Creating a feedforward culture
Following on from last month’s article of “feedback or feedforward?” let’s continue by exploring how to do feedforward well. By giving feedforward in an effective way, you can start to create a culture where people feel comfortable to talk to each other about pretty much anything. What it comes down to is respectful and supportive transparency. By being open to feedforward and seeing it as a gift, we encourage...
Relaxation isn’t just for your time off
Everyone needs time off at regular intervals, to relax, recharge and forget about work for a while. Over the last 18 months or so of a global pandemic which has for many meant working from home, the lines between work and home have become blurred. And it has for many potentially raised the question: Am I working from home or living at work? Even if you love working from home, valuing the flexibility it gives you and the time and money...
IMPACT Magazine celebrates one year
This last year has flown by – we are celebrating IMPACT’s 1 year anniversary! We hope you have enjoyed the first 12 issues covering various angles on leadership impact. As we move into our second year, the magazine will now be issued every other month, with some additional contents. Issue 13 July 2021 In this July issue, we focus on how to do feedforward well, why managing change isn’t enough, the void that is...
4 quick Change Impact Hacks
Change is a constant, we all know that. And supporting others through change is part of your role as a leader so you definitely want to maximise your impact in this area. Here are 4 quick proven impact hacks to consider when wanting to dial up your impact during times of change. BE AWARE OF EMOTIONS Change is inherently emotional. Understand what it does to you, the emotional reaction that you have and how that is leaking to others....
Feedforward: feedback that works
Do you like receiving feedback? Or do you like giving it? If the answer is no to either of those questions, you are not alone. Many people dislike or even fear feedback. And this is probably because people often encounter constructive, corrective feedback more frequently than positive, reinforcing feedback. We have encountered many managers and leaders over the years who have said: ”If I’m not saying anything about their performance,...
Book Excellence Award for The Leader’s Guide to Impact
