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Is positive feedback underused?

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Is positive feedback underused? — SHR, Geneva
Is positive feedback underused? — SHR, Geneva

Is positive feedback underused? — what studies show, and what they don't.

The research

Stajkovic and Luthans (1997, Academy of Management Journal) find behaviour modification with feedback improves performance about 17%.

The limit

Stronger in manufacturing. (our executive and employee training programmes)

Is positive feedback underused? — SHR, Geneva — Genève
Is positive feedback underused? — SHR, Geneva — Genève

Practical check in Geneva

Each week, give one positive feedback naming a precise behaviour and its effect. To go further: explore the The Art of Feedback training in Geneva, or browse our executive and employee training programmes in Switzerland.

In pictures: The Art of Feedback in Geneva

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

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