9 Questions You're Definitely Asking Yourself About Any Time Feedback

Feedback is what? FUNDAMENTAL!

Any Time Feedback is here! Don't get nervous, let me explain!

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Feedback is crucial to your development. It allows you to identify blind spots and continually learn how you can grow in your career. Because feedback is important at all levels, from all different types of people you work with, BuzzFeed is launching Anytime Feedback.

Anytime Feedback allows employees and managers to give feedback to a co-worker, or get feedback on themselves or someone on their team, in the moment, without having to wait for performance reviews.

So basically you can request feedback from anyone across the organization that you have worked with or are currently working with, at any time, so you can learn ways to develop your own skills and work towards elevating your career.

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How do I use Workday to request feedback?

Here is a handy guide on how to access and request feedback.

When should I ask for feedback?

Although this new process lets you ask for feedback at any time, some of the best times to ask for feedback are:

* After you've completed a project, event, or initiative.

* Periodically, when you are working on a long term project.

* Shortly after a change in your team or role.

* Before a big presentation, client call, event.

But remember the best part of Anytime Feedback is that you can ask for it at ANYTIME!

How do I pick people who gives feedback?

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You can request feedback from anyone in the organization but when you are selecting, think about :

* Have you worked with them in some capacity? And in what capacity?

* Have they seen or experienced some of the work which you completed?

* How well can they speak to your working style and how you worked with them?

* Will they provide you objective feedback you can use to grow?

* If you're a manager, who has your direct report worked with? You can request a peer review at any time.

* If you're a manager, have you considered getting feedback from your direct reports?

It's important to pick the people who have seen your work first hand and can objectively provide you feedback. Remember, feedback is a gift and it should help you grow by either pointing out your strengths or identifying areas for opportunity.

How do I ask someone for feedback?

When you request feedback in Workday, you can ask specific questions. Make sure your request is:

* Specific - They should know exactly what you want feedback on (overall performance, execution of project, strategic planning etc..).

* Timely - Provide them with a date to get you the feedback by.

You also want to consider:

* Following up with the person you requested feedback from, if they haven't completed the request.

* Let your manager know that you requested feedback, so they can review feedback with you. They'll see it once it's given anyway

Who sees the feedback that I receive?

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You and your manager are the only ones that see the feedback you receive, not your peers. By your managers seeing the feedback they will be able to provide you additional opportunities to develop skills and/ or leverage your strengths.

P.S. Your manager's manager and your manager's manager's manager (and so on, and so forth) will also be able to see it. For positive feedback, we want to make sure your work is being seen and recognized by senior leadership!

Does this replace my mid-year and end of year performance review?

No, it is not replacing your mid year or end of year review. Although, managers will have the ability to look at your past feedback to see who you have worked with, the projects you have completed, and the feedback you received, when reflecting on your review.

How does it affect my career development and potential promotions?

Feedback is only as good as what you do with it. You can have tons of feedback, even praise worthy feedback, but at the end of the day, it is about how you take that feedback and directly apply it to the work that you will do. This will help your work speak for itself and allow your manager to work directly with you on your career development.

How about if I am asked to give feedback? What should I consider before doing so?

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Check out this post, on how to Give Useful And Valuable Feedback.

See! Not as bas as you thought. Now go off and better yourselves!

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