Improvement tool: How effective feedback motivates workers and boosts productivity

Widespread use of mechanisms for feedback using respect and detail strengthens individuals and organisations enhance performance.

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Like through East Africa, here in the Nairobi central business district, offices usually come with managers who are faced with the dilemma of giving feedback to the subordinates.

Colleagues see regional marketing manager Moraa speaking to her team each Tuesday morning giving formal advice. She uses positive reinforcement in calm language, acknowledging recent project success, and praising specific behaviour.

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