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WEEKEND NUGGETS: Correcting Mistakes Without Discouraging Initiative: A Leader’s Approach Ever faced the challenge of addressing a team member’s mistakes without bringing down the entire team’s morale? With three decades of corporate experience, I have learned that effective reprimanding is an art. In this video, I will share my tried-and-true approach to constructive correction—keeping accountability high while maintaining team spirit. Let’s dive into making feedback a growth tool!

Do you think defects all inevitable? Where do you think they come from? Are they from bad requirements, bad vision, bad development, or bad testing? Honestly, they can be all of the above... But... this is the powerful thing. The thing is that you can reduce or almost eliminate defects by creating a powerful teamwork and communication.

Harness the power of play to improve feedback! 🤹 Engage in team-building exercises and feedback games to foster open communication and self-awareness. Create a supportive environment where constructive criticism thrives. #Feedback #TeamBuilding #SelfAwareness #finelineconsultants

Life is too short to be serious all the time. So, if you can't laugh at yourself, Call me.. I'll laugh at you! 🤡 Let’s Incorporate Humor in our Retrospectives 🎭 One funny retrospective technique I recommend is the “Comedy Roast” format. 😄 Here’s how it works: The Comedy Roast is a playful way to wrap up the iteration by allowing team members to humorously critique various aspects of the sprint while focusing on the learning outcomes. 🎤 Participants take turns giving lighthearted roasts on challenges faced, like: “I think our backlog was more of a black hole this sprint than an actionable list!”🕳️ The key is keeping the roasts good-natured and constructive. The focus should remain on what was learned, not assigning blame. 🙌 This technique is great for engaging the entire team in a fun, non-threatening way. It reminds everyone that missteps are part of the process and learning journey. Plus, it reinforces an internal improvement mindset. 💪 By ending on a humorous note,  teams can better reflect on their journey, share laughs over funny moments, and acknowledge progress made.  It reinforces that while mistakes happen, they aren’t the end of the world if you learn from them. 😛

You create a virtual video meeting for virtual physical contact and give feedback. Video feedback is more effective than a written word. Especially if the team is demanding feedback. Video meeting shows the authenticity of the feedback, as those receiving the feedback will see who is talking and gain confident in what is being discussed. They can have a chance to also interact with the feedback giver for real time clarity.

7 Common Mistakes New Coaches Make. 1. Obsess over X’s and O’s. 2. Over-promise playing time. 3. Not address issues head-on. 4. Not clearly defining team roles. 5. Do not focus on building culture. 6. Avoid communicating w/parents. 7. Worry about making others happy. What else?

Constructive feedback doesn’t just improve performance—it inspires and builds trust. In this course, you’ll learn an easy-to-use step-by-step framework that shows you exactly how to make every feedback conversation a win for you and your team. We’ll teach you the why, what, and how of truly constructive feedback - words included! Stay up-to-date on the details of our upcoming course by entering your email address at https://lnkd.in/eHwxCSzR (Clickable link in the comments.)

For many coaches it's that time of year when you're looking to gather feedback from the people who matter most...the players! In this post I share a ready made feedback form that you can adapt for your own team & also some guidance on creating your own! https://lnkd.in/e2KFWKwa

This image has (probably) made a thousand trips around the world, but is remains instructive about how People-Manager and Mentors should view their team members. If we do not make the time to understand the specific tools that each team member needs to succeed, we may not be able to equip them properly to succeed. Guess what? Each cog in that big wheel is necessary for the Big Wheel to keep turning. Let's continuously work toward ensuring that each cog is properly fitted for its role.

Steer clear of these mistakes: 1️⃣ Miss deadlines – It shows you're unreliable. 2️⃣ Blame others – Take responsibility for your mistakes. 3️⃣ Disrespect your team – Teamwork is everything. 4️⃣ Ignore feedback – It’s there to help you grow. 5️⃣ Show poor work ethic – Laziness stands out, and not in a good way. Stay reliable, accountable, and open to learning.