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Building a feedback culture in a tech team it’s not easy.?

Developers are not a fan of feedback because it can be uncomfortable, requires time and preparation, and might put them in a difficult situation with another team member.

At the same time, a team that constantly practise feedback:

• will bond faster - because feedback requires being open and vulnerable with each other
• will grow faster - constructive feedback will speed up the development process of individuals by providing them with specific improvement points
• will be a happier team - positive feedback gives people validation and reassurance that helps build their self-confidence and positive energy?

It’s just a missed opportunity for a team not to make use of it.

And there’s a simple exercise you can run to get people more acquainted with the feedback process: SPEEDBACK.

What is Speedback?

Speedback is a lightweight, fast tool for practicing feedback as a team.

I discovered the tool in my first team in Thoughtworks and I continued using it in every team I was after that.

?? How it works

• All team members will be split in groups of 2
• Each group will have 4 minutes to exchange feedback: 2 min each
• After 4 min, the groups change -> this repeats until everyone got the chance to talk to everyone?
• Works great both face-to-face and remote (for example using Zoom breakout rooms)

Having a structure is not required but it helps keep people focused. I recommend a simple one:

• 2 things to continue doing / doing well
• 2 things to improve

?? Continued....

You can find the full detailed process for Speedback here ??