Feedforward: A New Approach to Leadership Communication Training Course
Feedforward is a communication and leadership technique that focuses on providing constructive, forward-looking guidance to individuals or teams, rather than critiquing past actions or performance. Unlike traditional feedback, which often involves evaluating past behaviors and pointing out mistakes or areas for improvement, feedforward emphasizes what can be done moving forward to foster growth and development.
This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level leaders and managers who wish to enhance their communication skills through the Feedforward approach, focusing on providing forward-looking, growth-oriented feedback for effective team development.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Understand the concept of Feedforward and its benefits over traditional feedback.
- Develop the skills to deliver future-focused, constructive input that promotes team growth.
- Learn techniques to build open dialogues and active listening for better team engagement.
- Foster a culture that supports continuous improvement through Feedforward practices.
Format of the Course
- Interactive lecture and discussion.
- Lots of exercises and practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline
Introduction to Feedforward
- Overview of traditional feedback vs. Feedforward
- Benefits of forward-looking communication for team development
- Case studies on the impact of Feedforward in leadership
Core Principles of Effective Feedforward Communication
- Key techniques for delivering future-oriented, actionable feedback
- The importance of positive language, specificity, and open-ended questions
- Exploring the concept of deep talk to create meaningful connections
- Guided discussion: Shifting from criticism to constructive guidance
Practical Application and Role-Playing Exercises
- Interactive practice sessions where participants engage in role-playing exercises
- Real-life scenarios to build confidence and adaptability in using Feedforward
- Peer feedback and coaching on communication style and effectiveness
- Customizing Feedforward strategies for different personalities and needs
Creating a Feedforward Culture in Your Team
- Strategies for integrating Feedforward into team meetings and performance reviews
- Building an action plan for embedding growth-oriented feedback in everyday interactions
- Group activity: Drafting a Feedforward plan for your team
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Basic understanding of team leadership and communication principles
Audience
- Team leaders
- Managers
- Supervisors
- HR professionals
Delivery Options
Private Group Training
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- Bespoke outlines
- Practical hands-on exercises containing data / scenarios recognisable to the learners
- Training scheduled on a date of your choice
- Delivered online, onsite/classroom or hybrid by experts sharing real world experience
Private Group Prices RRP from €2280 online delivery, based on a group of 2 delegates, €720 per additional delegate (excludes any certification / exam costs). We recommend a maximum group size of 12 for most learning events.
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Testimonials (4)
Explains well the topic.
Gilbert Pineda - Quartzelec Ltd (Philippines Branch)
Course - Leadership 101
Clearly explained theory combined with trainer enthusiastically recounting his past experience, making the concepts much more relatable / memorable. Friendly and passionate trainer.
Jacob Tan - Singapore Management University
Course - Leadership Development for Engineers
Info about RPA, AI and IoT.
Jubilee Petil - Accenture Inc.
Course - Digital Transformation: Disrupting the Common Delivery of the Common Business Landscape
I generally was benefit from the interaction and flexibility.
Olivier Pugliesi-Conti
Course - Communicating and Influencing - For Managers and Team Leaders
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