The idea of feedforward is very appealing as it focuses on the future and what is still within the realm of change. Feedback on the other hand focuses on the past, which cannot be changed.
In the ADL Program we are encouraged to build trusted relationships with our classmates in order to improve our projects. Through these collaborations we are able to receive support and feedforward in order to revise and improve our coursework. We are all learning to give effective feedforward as well as accepting feedforward.
According to Marshall Goldsmith (2014) here are the rules to feedforward:
- Rule 1 – No feedback about the past
- Rule 2 – You can’t judge or critique ideas
I’m trying to think of ways to provide feedforward within my advising relationships. Due to the asynchronous online environment of most of our interactions, it is sometimes difficult to build a trusted relationship so that my advisees will be in a position to accept feedforward from me. That is honestly a big goal of this Portfolio. I hope that directing my advisees here will allow them to get a greater sense of who I am and that I am looking out for their best interests. I do not provide much in the way of feedback but instead outline options forward in varying circumstances.
I am definitely trying to find ways to incorporate growth mindset language and information into both my interactions and this Portfolio. Since my current role is limited within an enrollment until it can be difficult to find ways to get on board with a mindset shift.
I’m always looking for ways to “[point] to opportunities and [provide] pathways for improvement and growth” as recommended by Dr. Harapnuik (2020).
Want to learn more? Check out TRY FEEDFORWARD INSTEAD OF FEEDBACK
References
Harapnuik, D. (2020, April 30). Feedforward Vs. Feedback. Harapnuik.org. Retrieved June 26, 2022, from https://www.harapnuik.org/?p=8273
Marshall Goldsmith. (2014, August 26). Feedforward: Coaching For Behavioral Change [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlVZiZob37I
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