Providing feedback has long been considered to be an essential skill for leaders.

But there is a fundamental problem with all types of feedback: it focusses on the past, on what has already occurred - not on the infinite variety of opportunities that can happen in the future.

As such, feedback can be limited and static, as opposed to expansive and dynamic.

Leaders cannot escape feedback and performance appraisals. However, feedforward is preferable to feedback in many daily interactions, creating a work environment which is more efficient, effective and enjoyable.

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