What are the best ways to get honest feedback from stakeholders?

Be honest with them. It’s a two-way street. Trust is paramount. When that is lacking then you know you have a serious problem and a lot of work to do. Many stakeholders feel like there is a curtain hiding what CEOs motives and plans are. If you are a CEO and are reading this, do the right thing and make yourself open and yes, vulnerable. It will pay dividends in future for you and your company.

Feedback and communication are the keys for stakeholders to really know what's going on. One of the issues that is found on a daily basis is being afraid of giving honest feedback, because many companies can see honest feedback as negative points, and people are afraid of being put aside. Yet, companies and stakeholders need to start having a more open mindset and get all honest feedback as a positive thing, which will help improve everything overall and, at the same time, make sure that no one will be penalized for sharing their feedback.

Seek the Light Darkness hides your flaws but feedback is a light that guides your ship to port safely at night. Surveys are the bread and butter for gathering stakeholder feedback and know their needs, feelings, problems and expectations. Remember, questions can be asked in different ways. Asking the right questions will help you get honest shareholders feedback. Keep it simple And design it well

Creating effective surveys is ???? a blend of art and science! Keep questions crystal clear and bias-free. Mix open ?? and closed-ended ?? questions with the right scales. Randomize ?? to dodge biases, and pilot test ?? for precision. Ensure anonymity ???♂?, give clear instructions ??, and keep it short for engagement ??. Dive deep into data ??, share results ??, and evolve based on feedback ??. Happy surveying! ??????

Pay Attention to Details You can collect valuable information from stakeholders when you focus not only on their words but also on their tone of voice and body language. Using all your senses while conducting interviews and focus groups will help you understand what you can't ask, and foster trust, engagement and loyalty with your stakeholders. Whatever the method Be detail-oriented

Harnessing Authentic Feedback To uncover rich stakeholder insights: 1. Define Clear Goals 2. Embrace Diversity 3. Provoke Depth 4. Nurture Comfort 5. Masterful Moderation 6. Amplify Listening 7. Precise Records 8. Data Goldmine 9. Share Transparently 10. Drive Change 11. Stay Engaged Turn insights into growth!

One watchout though regarding focus groups - there is a risk of attendee responses devolving into group think due to peer pressure. The focus group moderator needs to monitor and adapt the questioning e.g. asking each attendee about a different segment/ topic and not forcing the group to "agree" to the responses

Choose the Right Tools There are a lot of tools that will change the way you look at things. You can choose whatever you want, but the most important is to keep an eye on the process, and make your stakeholders feel engaged. The Focus is more on people, never forget it.

The Psychology Behind Incentives Our brain cannot resist rewards, but you need to choose them wisely. That is why, when it comes to choosing the right incentives for your stakeholders, it is important to focus more on the perceived value than the cost. Because what counts is what lasts.

Results come with change Storytelling and visuals are catchy, when they are used properly. Analyzing honestly your results and sharing them with all concerned parties, will help you see things from different points of view, which will improve your conference performance and expand your reputation. Honesty is the key to excellence