Tell your employees they're great: A 2+2 feedback guide to easily enhance company trust

Author: Douglas B. Allen (USA)
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Simple and practical methods that miraculously improve cooperation between people. It is a vivid, interesting, and thought-provoking management story. Polene is a highly capable but somewhat traditional leader, who has been troubled by feedback and evaluation issues, losing several capable subordinates as a result. Percy is Polene's best subordinate, but recently he is not doing well and is considering leaving the company. Employees are suffering from the lack of effective feedback and guidance, while leaders are struggling to find a solution to the problem. Just in time, a consultant proposed the 2+1 feedback and guidance method: 2 compliments, 2 improvement suggestions. How can 2+2 transform an organization where employees barely interact into a strong team? · If most employees do not receive effective feedback and guidance, it is indeed a tragedy. · Feedback can also be given without embarrassing anyone. · A culture rich in feedback will foster mutual support and trust.