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Intro to feedback

September 21st, 2009

A while ago I’ve made a short training at the company I work about how to give and receive feedback. I’ve remembered today about it and I want to share to you what I think about how to give and receive feedback.

Someone said “Feedback is the breakfast of champions”.

There are multiple documented ways and books and articles about how to give and how to receive feedback.

And beyond all of them, feedback is a basic one-to-one sincere communication.

When it is about giving feedback, it should be simple, based on facts and without making any assumptions or judgement.

Here are some simple rules about how to give positive feedback: » Read more: Intro to feedback

Who’s around?

August 27th, 2009

Here is a great question  from a book (Ken Blanchard – Whale Done) I’ve read:

Did you ever noticed when you’re life is not working, who’s always around?

Now it makes more sense to me.

You can try to go into the blame state and become very creative with it. As I’ve learned from a Synergy Training the blame state can go all around from little things to life and God.

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Productivity, Excellence and The Four Arguments

June 19th, 2009

Here is how the Four Arguments become the first four steps on your the road to productivity and excellence.

Let’s take the four arguments, one by one:
1. Be Impeccable With Your Word
This means to always be in accordance with what you are saying, with your highest belives. Whenever you or your team are engaging or committing to a project, then you should remain focus on it and keep your promises. Also don’t be afraid to say No to projects. This is also a part of being impeccable with your word. Saying No means that you know what you can do in a particular moment of your life and know what it is to improve.

2. Don’t Take Anything Personally.
This is part of the feedback. You should accept feedback from your bosses, from your team and from your clients. Don’t be afraid of negative feedback and don’t take it personally. This will allow you to introspect yourself and find ways to improve. A beautiful quote is saying: “Feedback, the breakfast of champions” (Ken Blanchard)

3.Don’t Make Assumptions.
If you don’t understand a task, a project, a direction, ask for clarifications. Also don’t assume what your employees want or what motivate them. It is important not to assume how anyone think, but to open communication and listen carefully.

4. Always Do Your Best » Read more: Productivity, Excellence and The Four Arguments