Embracing Negative Feedback for Inclusive Leadership and Growth
In this episode of Inclusion Bites Watch, Joanne Lockwood explores the transformative power of negative feedback and its impact on fostering an inclusive and resilient culture in the workplace. She shares insights on navigating the uncomfortable terrain of negative feedback and turning it into a catalyst for growth and progress. Joanne delves into six key practices for embracing negative feedback, offering practical guidance for HR professionals and leaders alike.
Joanne Lockwood is an Inclusive Culture Expert with SEE Change Happen, bringing her extensive experience and expertise in fostering inclusive and diverse workplaces. As a thought leader in the field of inclusion, Joanne provides valuable perspectives on leadership, communication, and organisational culture.
Joanne emphasises the importance of receiving negative feedback without immediate response, expressing openness and curiosity, seeking better clarity, and maintaining a balance between acknowledging feedback and evaluating its relevance. She also highlights the significance of depersonalizing feedback and fostering a culture of give and take, where feedback flows freely in both directions.
A key takeaway from this episode is the recognition of negative feedback as a valuable resource for continuous improvement and creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging within organizations. Listeners will gain valuable insights into effectively navigating the complexities of receiving and incorporating critical feedback, ultimately contributing to personal and professional growth.
This episode of Inclusion Bites Watch provides practical strategies for transforming negative feedback into opportunities for improvement and fostering a culture of openness and resilience within the workplace. Tune in to discover how embracing negative feedback can lead to positive transformations and inclusive leadership.
Today, we’ll cover:
- – The importance of not responding immediately to negative feedback and using the pause to differentiate between criticism and opportunities for improvement.
- – Expressing openness and curiosity rather than defensiveness when receiving feedback, fostering a culture of acceptance and varied perspectives.
- – Seeking better clarity by understanding the specific behaviors or outcomes that need to change based on feedback, fostering clear communication and mutual respect.
- – The significance of critically evaluating feedback and weighing it against one’s own knowledge and context to discern valuable insight.
- – Depersonalizing feedback and reframing it as a spotlight on the role rather than the individual, allowing for improvement without detriment to personal well-being.
- – The value of a culture of give and take around feedback, enhancing individual performance and strengthening the entire organization.
- – Embracing negative feedback with mindfulness, recognizing the opportunity for growth and committing to continuous improvement, ultimately creating spaces where feedback is welcomed as a tool for innovation and inclusion.