Back-turned Feedback
This method helps teams build trust and self-awareness through structured feedback. Participants take turns receiving compliments and constructive suggestions while seated with their backs to the group, creating an open environment for honest dialogue.
Comment l'animer
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Gather participants in a team or small groups.
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Ask each person to think of two types of feedback for others: 'What I appreciate about (person)...' and 'What I’d like to see more from (person)...'.
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One team member sits facing away from the group while others provide feedback in the third person for about 90 seconds.
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The person receiving feedback takes notes without responding.
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Rotate until everyone has had a turn with their back to the group.
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After all feedback has been given, allow time for reflection.
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Conclude with a round where each participant shares key takeaways they will implement.
Conseils
Ensure the group has some familiarity with feedback to foster a supportive atmosphere.
Encourage honesty while maintaining respect for each individual's feelings.
Remind participants that feedback is a gift meant to support growth.
Variantes
Adjust the prompts based on the group's needs or focus on specific themes, such as project performance or teamwork.
Contextes d'utilisation
Questions fréquemment posées
Quand utiliser Back-turned Feedback ?â–ľ
Utilisez Back-turned Feedback lorsque vous souhaitez: team feedback session; trust-building exercise; performance review; team development workshop; retreat reflection activity.
Combien de temps dure Back-turned Feedback ?â–ľ
Back-turned Feedback dure généralement 60–120 minutes.
Pour combien de participants Back-turned Feedback convient-il ?â–ľ
Back-turned Feedback fonctionne mieux pour des groupes de 2–40 participants.
De quels matériaux ai-je besoin pour Back-turned Feedback ?▾
Back-turned Feedback ne nécessite pas de matériaux particuliers — juste des participants et un espace.
Quel est le niveau de difficulté de Back-turned Feedback ?▾
Back-turned Feedback est classé avancé — mieux animé par un facilitateur expérimenté.
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