I’m just sayin…

Can I give you some feedback?

How does that question make you feel?

What was your gut reaction?

Feedback is often scary. Sometimes it's a mild nudge, and sometimes the "feedback" is an excuse for toxicity and shaming. It's the professional equivalent of 'I'm just sayin'..." and it's downright toxic.

Imagine working in a place where tossing out ideas, asking questions, or admitting to a mistake didn’t feel like walking a tightrope without a net. One where your vulnerability is actually rewarded.

That’s what we mean when we talk about the first pillar of Inclusive Agile being Psychologically Safe Feedback.

When you feel safe, you’re more likely to speak up, share what’s on your mind, and let others know when they’ve done something awesome or when there’s room for a tweak. And when everyone does this, feeHdback turns into this incredible tool that helps everyone grow and do better.

If we want feedback to really work its magic, making everyone feel safe enough to share openly is where we need to start.

It’s all about trust, respect, and a bit of bravery from everyone involved.

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