We read and hear a great deal about organizations building a culture of feedback and it truly takes diligence and thought when you're working to bake this into your everyday processes and systems. For managers and leaders, it can often be difficult to find the time to provide their teams with actionable feedback and recognition for a job well done. However, the reality is, recognition is a key driver of employee performance and 69% of employees say they’d work harder if they were better appreciated. Conclusion: building feedback into your culture means a more productive and engaged workforce.
A feedback-rich culture has to start from the top. If you're a leader who isn't one to give feedback and recognition on a regular cadence then it's time to give some thought to building those muscles. A key role for a leader is to set up clear paths through which feedback and recognition is both given and received. In this blog series we'll define three steps to help you on your journey to building a culture of feedback and recognition.
Giving feedback and recognition is all about connecting the rational side of your brain that's focused on logic, reason, and metrics with the emotional side of your brain that recognizes feeling, creativity, and passion. Finding the balance between the two is essential to giving actionable feedback and recognition that propels a team forward and cements the behaviors you're looking for your team to display on a regular cadence. We encourage managers to first identify their barriers to giving feedback and praise to increase their self-awareness. Awareness is key when it comes to wiring the pathways in your brain and common barriers to giving feedback include:
Building a culture of feedback and recognition doesn't happen overnight, and much like all things related to employee engagement, it's a journey. Armed with awareness of your barriers to giving feedback and some helpful solutions you can begin to look for the "bright spots" in the tremendous work your people are doing on a daily basis. Continue reading our blog series to uncover the next step to creating a culture of feedback and recognition.
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- OKR methodology
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- Free OKR templates
- Common mistakes
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