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Gabriel Toma

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The Power of Instant Feedback

Driving teaches us an interesting lesson about feedback. If someone cuts you off - you react instantly, maybe with a curse. A driver lets you in - you thank them immediately. It's immediate feedback, natural and unfiltered.

Now, imagine applying that same principle at work. Around 70% of tech employees want feedback; about their work, skills, and general approach. They crave it because feedback is fuel for growth.

When someone messes up, tell them right away. When they do something great, acknowledge it in the moment. Don't wait. Just like you don't save your reaction for later on the road, don't delay giving feedback at the office.

Feedback helps others improve and grow.
It's simple, quick, and powerful.

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Grëg Häris • Edited

At the center of everything is feedback.

Nothing can be improved without feedbacks.

Everyone needs feedback to grow. If we don't get feedback, how will we know if we're doing the right things or wrong?

What you said here is absolutely true. We shouldn't hesitate to give feedback, but most importantly, "Our feedback should be constructive and given to help the other person grow and get better, not to demotivate them."

So yes, we should not hold back from giving feedbacks. I would also add that we should give it at the right time – when you know the person on the other end is ready to receive it.