Research 2025-10-14 The Art of Feedback Zurich

Does asking for feedback hurt your image?

Does asking for feedback hurt your image? — SHR, Zurich
Does asking for feedback hurt your image? — SHR, Zurich

Does asking for feedback hurt your image? — what studies show, and what they don't.

The research

Ashford and Tsui (1991, Academy of Management Journal) find managers seeking negative feedback are seen as more effective.

The limit

One organisation. (our executive and employee training programmes)

Does asking for feedback hurt your image? — SHR, Zurich — Zurich
Does asking for feedback hurt your image? — SHR, Zurich — Zurich

Practical check in Zurich

Ask a team member monthly what you should do differently. To go further: explore the The Art of Feedback training in Zurich, or browse our executive and employee training programmes in Switzerland.

In pictures: The Art of Feedback in Zurich

The Art of Feedback training in Zurich — in practice
The Art of Feedback training in Zurich — in practice
The Art of Feedback training in Zurich — hands-on workshop
The Art of Feedback training in Zurich — hands-on workshop
The Art of Feedback training in Zurich — on the ground
The Art of Feedback training in Zurich — on the ground