DEDx - Feedback - A Gift?

Introduction
Is feedback a gift or a burden? Employees often don’t get enough, dislike it, or don’t know how to use it.

What Is Feedback?
Evaluation of performance to reveal blind spots. But it’s tricky—bias, emotions, and context play a role.

Personal Experiences

• Negative feedback lingers, but it’s just one perspective.
• Effective feedback is direct, caring, and constructive.
• Cultural norms shape how we give/receive feedback.

What Makes Feedback Work?

• Timely & Regular – Avoid delayed or annual reviews.
• Constructive & Clear – Actionable, not just criticism.
• Two-Way – A dialogue, not a monologue.
• Emotionally Aware – Delivery and reception matter.
• Not Advice in Disguise – Share perspectives, not commands.

Why We Struggle with Feedback

• Lack of training.
• Bias distorts judgment.
• Often reinforces norms, not growth.

A Better Approach

• Seek input from multiple sources.
• Ask for specific feedback: "How could I have improved that meeting?"
• View feedback as info, not judgment.

Should We Bin Feedback?

• Ditch outdated models (annual reviews, unsolicited critique).
• Replace with retrospectives & coaching-based cultures.
• Focus on learning, not evaluation.

Final Verdict

• John: Scrap traditional feedback—prioritize learning.
• Anna: Keep feedback but shift to coaching & mutual understanding.

What do you think—keep feedback or bin it?

If you have any Dedx suggestions email us at team@samsas.one with the subject line Dedx Idea.

We would love to hear them!

John: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadm/

Anna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-wesson-54989929/

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Disclaimer: The ideas discussed in this podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only and should not be taken as serious business advice. Listeners are encouraged to do their own research and seek professional advice before implementing any of the ideas discussed.