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Go All Out for Feedback!
I’ll keep this short ‘n’ sweet.
Unless you ask for feedback in order to learn what adjustments you need to make in your behaviors at work, then you probably won’t get it.
It appears that our society doesn’t like to tell people what they’re doing wrong, but instead we avoid the discussion and (what seems like) hope that the changes will be realized. Guess what… they don’t.
You gotta go and get the feedback!
Your performance review is exactly what this is about: rich, valuable, tangible and specific feedback. It’s not about ticking boxes, or giving pats on the back, or even a cosy chat.
Performance reviews are the mechanism for understanding what we do right, what we don’t do right, and what else we need to do!
We learn by measuring performance against results. This is very important. Measurable results are the tangible indicators of how our behaviors create business value.
We also learn by frank open discussion. If you’ve not experienced this with your boss, you gotta make it happen.
Or guess what….
…. the whole process is a gamble for you.
Speak to your boss today, if you can, and tell him/her you want an honest discussion about how your behaviors are creating or impeding success!
