Great article! I’ve also learned over time that, as a manager, feedback never should be a one-way street but junior team members are more hesitant to bring up contentious topics. Breaking the ice and gaining trust through humility is crucial. Some prompts I’ve used: “Here’s where I try to improve as a manager. How can I do better?”
“Tell me 3 things you would want to improve in this team.”
I'm right there with you on feedback being a two-way street. Love the prompts you've shared; they seem like a great way to break the ice and encourage open dialogue. It's all about creating that safe space where team members can genuinely express themselves and carving out deliberate time for you to get feedback as a manager as well.
Thanks for chiming in! Always good to swap notes and learn from each other.
Great article! I’ve also learned over time that, as a manager, feedback never should be a one-way street but junior team members are more hesitant to bring up contentious topics. Breaking the ice and gaining trust through humility is crucial. Some prompts I’ve used: “Here’s where I try to improve as a manager. How can I do better?”
“Tell me 3 things you would want to improve in this team.”
“What question should I have asked, but didn’t?”
I'm right there with you on feedback being a two-way street. Love the prompts you've shared; they seem like a great way to break the ice and encourage open dialogue. It's all about creating that safe space where team members can genuinely express themselves and carving out deliberate time for you to get feedback as a manager as well.
Thanks for chiming in! Always good to swap notes and learn from each other.