Feedbackpraxis

Feedbackpraxis is the practical application of feedback processes to improve performance, learning, and collaboration within organizations, schools, and other settings. It focuses on the systematic design and execution of feedback activities rather than feedback as a one-off event.

The concept draws on educational psychology and organizational development. In education, feedbackpraxis emphasizes timely, specific, and actionable input that helps learners understand gaps and plan next steps. In workplaces, it encompasses performance conversations, coaching cycles, and continuous improvement routines.

Key elements include feedback literacy, a supportive culture, structured feedback cycles, and mechanisms to measure impact. Effective feedbackpraxis requires clear objectives, defined roles (giver, receiver, and facilitator), and governance to protect psychological safety and privacy.

Common methods include formal performance reviews, 360-degree feedback, peer feedback, and brief check-ins. Digital tools can support asynchronous feedback; rituals like debriefings and after-action reviews help close the loop.

Benefits reported include increased learning, faster skill development, better alignment with goals, and higher engagement. Challenges include bias, feedback fatigue, misalignment of expectations, and resistance. Successful feedbackpraxis relies on training, ongoing reflection, and leadership support.