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> Avoid the temptation to synthesize and anonymize feedback that really should be given directly. Yes, yes, YES! When I solicit feedback for people on my team
by bcrescimanno 8y ago
> Avoid the temptation to synthesize and anonymize feedback that really should be given directly.
Yes, yes, YES!
When I solicit feedback for people on my team, I always remind everyone that anonymous feedback is the worst. Honest, direct feedback is incredibly valuable.
Feedback should be the catalyst for a conversation; not a one time statement to be interpreted or ignored.
- greedo 8y agoThat works great in a non-dysfunctional team. In many teams, communication is so toxic that anonymous feedback is the only way to express grievances. I've had team meetings where my manager scolded us for 90 minutes because he received a poor rating in an anonymous review from his subordinates. He was surprised that no one had expressed disatisfaction; yet he never encouraged open, honest, reprisal-free communication.