

Turn Employee Feedback into Real Results
42 snips Oct 29, 2024
Ethan Burris, a management professor at the University of Texas at Austin, highlights the gap between collecting employee feedback and implementing real change. He discusses the challenges leaders face in fostering open communication and acting on insights. The conversation touches on navigating complex feedback situations, especially after the pandemic, and the need for organizations to maintain clarity with their policies. Burris emphasizes that listening to employees is crucial for enhancing satisfaction and achieving alignment in any organization.
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Feedback Challenges
- Getting employee feedback is relatively easy.
- The real challenge lies in analyzing the data and taking meaningful action.
Setting Expectations
- Set clear expectations with employees regarding feedback.
- Be upfront about your priorities to guide their input effectively.
Career Mobility Misconception
- One company found that perceived lack of career mobility wasn't due to a lack of options.
- It stemmed from a culture that prioritized immediate results over employee development.