Feedback
The more people I speak to the more I realise that feedback seems to be viewed in a negative way. All too often it is linked to “constructive feedback”, as a form of criticism.
How often do we forget to say “well done”, “that was excellent”? It’s important that feedback is meant, not paid lip service to but a recognition of the contribution that team or individual has made. Giving specific examples allows the reflection on what was good and why it was good. Can this then be replicated and used further, in a different situation?
When did you last give feedback to someone? Was it negative? Are there opportunities to give positive feedback, not necessarily in a formalised way at appraisal? Have you had positive feedback? How did that feel? Where do you think you could use this?