How to Create a Feedback Friendly Culture

Five ways to ignite open dialogue

Five ways to ignite open dialogue.

“Excellent firms don’t believe in excellence — only in constant improvement and constant change.” — Tom Peters

Feedback is a gift.

Unfortunately, we get caught up in the wrapping than on the intention of the giver. We feel misunderstood or criticized. Rather than seizing a learning opportunity, they associate feedback to being under scrutiny.

However, feedback is critical for both personal and team development. Creating a culture of ongoing and open dialogue is not a choice, but a must. Check out these five ways to help you build a feedback-friendly culture.

1. Create a safe space

The fear of speaking up is a toxic symptom plaguing most organizations.

Everyone in your organization is a sensor. Your team detects both issues and opportunities. If people are afraid of being criticized or ridiculed by others, they will keep their best ideas and observations to themselves.

Psychological Safety is the belief that your culture or team are safe for interpersonal ris…