{"id":2651,"date":"2020-05-25T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-25T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nailted.com\/blog\/?p=2651"},"modified":"2024-09-16T16:16:32","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T14:16:32","slug":"creating-a-culture-of-feedback-at-your-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nailted.com\/blog\/creating-a-culture-of-feedback-at-your-company\/","title":{"rendered":"Creating a \u201cCulture of Feedback\u201d at Your Company"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Giving and receiving feedback in a professional setting is valuable because it helps people become more effective at their jobs. It facilitates smooth workflows and communication. It even creates a sense of camaraderie and unification among team members.<\/p>\n

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If that\u2019s the case, then why don\u2019t more people do it? Because feedback can feel uncomfortable to provide and<\/em> receive. Often, it feels easier to just stay quiet, maintain the status quo, and leave feedback to incidental conversations. As a result, companies miss out on key opportunities for exponential improvement.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The truth is, feedback is not the result of two great communicators coming together to exchange opinions. Feedback is the result of a company culture<\/em> where giving and receiving feedback is encouraged and promoted. In a true culture of feedback<\/strong>, any employee can comfortably participate in speaking up to share their thoughts and observations.<\/p>\n

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First, What is a culture of feedback?<\/h2>\n

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A culture of feedback is a culture in which exchanging both positive feedback and critical feedback is a normal part of everyday life at a company.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Imagine the following scenario: Company A has a culture of feedback. Company B, on the other hand, has a culture where feedback is discouraged in favor of maintaining the status quo.<\/p>\n

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In Company A, a conversation between two team members about a project turns into a moment of critical feedback. The result of this conversation? Improved workflows and ultimately, a better outcome for this particular project. In Company B, the same conversation takes place. The result? Tension, offense, and ultimately, a standstill on the project.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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The point is, a culture of feedback has manifold benefits. Here are a few:<\/p>\n

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Improvement in outcomes<\/h3>\n

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When delivered well, feedback is constructive. It doesn\u2019t just criticize a particular employee\u2019s performance or a poor workflow; it offers a potential solution, or at the very least, invites a solution. That being the case, feedback helps to identify and quickly resolve a company\u2019s weak spots… and ultimately, improves outcomes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Better communication\u00a0<\/h3>\n

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Whether your company has five people or 500 people, clear and effective communication<\/a> is critical. A culture of feedback promotes healthier communication by increasing trust between team members and teaching employees how to proactively problem-solve through giving feedback.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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A greater sense of ownership & satisfaction\u00a0<\/h3>\n

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When you create a space for team members to share feedback and have their voices heard, they gain a greater sense of ownership in the business. Creating a culture of feedback communicates that you value every team member\u2019s voice and want them to be a part of moving the company forward.<\/p>\n

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Individual growth\u00a0<\/h3>\n

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Receiving feedback supports the professional and personal development of your individual employees. Feedback helps employees to learn both their strengths and weaknesses… and ultimately, to become more effective for the rest of their working lives.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Higher employee retention<\/h3>\n

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Finally, a culture of feedback can help decrease turnover<\/a> in your business. Employees who can openly share feedback with one another are more likely to be satisfied in their jobs, and more committed to the company. Not only that, but a culture of feedback helps address root issues and problematic behaviors or workflows that cause employees to leave in the first place.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Building a culture of feedback<\/h2>\n

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By now, you know that a culture of feedback can bring innumerable benefits to your business \u2013 including improved outcomes, healthier communication, improved employee performance, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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So, how do you actually build<\/em> a culture of feedback at your company? When your company already has an established culture that doesn\u2019t<\/em> involve feedback, you\u2019ll want to be strategic in how you approach change. If your business is brand-new, you\u2019ll want to introduce a culture of feedback early on to integrate it into the company ethos.<\/p>\n

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In either case, you\u2019ll want to build a culture of feedback using the following strategies.<\/p>\n

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Make feedback routine<\/h3>\n

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Feedback should be the norm. That, however, is easier said than done. To become routine, feedback needs to be integrated into regular company processes in a way that\u2019s convenient and accessible for employees…otherwise, it won\u2019t happen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Nailted<\/a><\/span> is a web-based product that can help you make feedback routine at your company by:<\/p>\n

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