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Compensating feedback happens when the root problem is not addressed
How often does our first response to a problem result in more work for ourselves in the long run? We see a problem and apply the first patch that comes to mind. Meanwhile, the origin of the problem goes untouched and, in due time, a new problem springs up. If the problems multiply, we add more effort until we burn out or finally discover our fixes haven’t touched the root problem.…
High context culture is sometimes direct
Some high-context cultures are direct with critical feedback. America is the lowest-context culture in the world, yet when an American gives criticism it’s often couched in praises. It should come as no surprise that other cultures with high-context communication may be dramatically direct when criticizing. Israeli culture has a higher context than most of Europe, yet when an Israeli must give negative feedback they do nothing to soften the blow. Since their regular conversation is laced with indirect meaning you may assume that criticism would also be discrete, while open, direct criticism would be shameful.…
Ask individuals for feedback not groups
It’s not enough to ask the room what it thinks. A leader must ask individuals. Imagine you’re one of a dozen presidential aids gathered to assist Kennedy in the growing Cuban crisis. You’ve had a week to consider current events and chart potential results from the available presidential responses. Earlier, in conversation with other aids, you discover the most popular approach is an invasion trained and funded in secret by American forces.…
Pivots demand more forceful response to disobedience
Character flaws at pivotal moments deserve immediate, extreme feedback. Scattered throughout the Scriptures are stories of forceful response to sin that shocks the reader. In the Old Testament, Achan and his whole family are destroyed for hiding valuable idols. In the New, Peter is called Satan for rebuking Jesus, and Ananias drops dead for lying about the price of land he sold. Intermixed with stories of shocking mercy, it’s a challenge to understand how these dramatic events could come from the same merciful God.…
Set personal goals in public
Set personal goals in public. New employees long for feedback. Information from their leaders gives the employee confidence in which areas they excel and where effort can make them a more valuable member of their team. The best employees keep seeking feedback even after their contributions are clear and meaningful. Managers also appreciate feedback as a way to improve their teams. Quality feedback contributes to their team’s success on projects and working alongside others in the business.…