The Feedback Primer Part 1: Let’s Start with Why

Summary

Giving and receiving feedback can be difficult, but it is an unavoidable aspect of working in Defence. Josh Bowen from 3 x 5 Leadership  contends that feedback can at times be uncomfortable and can make people feel vulnerable. It may also be based on subjective and biased assessments of a person’s performance. So it's important for you to reflect through an honest self-assessment, with examples, so you can go to bat for yourself, if necessary. Generally speaking however, objective and honest feedback is necessary - how can you get better if there is no benchmark to work from? The same applies to team performance. Check it Bowen's first article of three, and reflect on how you might improve in the giving and receiving of feedback.