Abstract
Feedback can inspire growth—or shut it down. This session will debunk the myths that feedback is a one-time event and always negative. We will explore practi cal methods, conversation strategies, and mindsets that make giving and receiving feedback more effective. Whether you are a supervisor or not, you will walk away with tools you can use immediately to turn feedback into a meaningful, ongoing dialogue while fostering trust, encouraging curiosity, and building a culture of continuous improvement.
Session Number
38
Session Title
We Need to Talk: Transforming Dreaded Feedback Conversations
Track Title
HUMAN CAPITAL/LEADERSHIP
Location
STEW 278
Date of Version
2026
Start Date
3-17-2026 4:00 PM
End Date
3-17-2026 4:50 PM
We Need to Talk: Transforming Dreaded Feedback Conversations
STEW 278
Feedback can inspire growth—or shut it down. This session will debunk the myths that feedback is a one-time event and always negative. We will explore practi cal methods, conversation strategies, and mindsets that make giving and receiving feedback more effective. Whether you are a supervisor or not, you will walk away with tools you can use immediately to turn feedback into a meaningful, ongoing dialogue while fostering trust, encouraging curiosity, and building a culture of continuous improvement.
