Feedback Culture [Neurosurgery Wiki]

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====== Feedback Culture ======

**Definition:**  
Feedback culture is the shared organizational habit of giving, receiving, and responding to feedback as a regular, constructive, and respectful part of teamwork.

==== Core Characteristics ====
  * **Regularity:** Feedback is frequent and normalized.
  * **Bidirectionality:** It flows up, down, and laterally across the team.
  * **Constructiveness:** Focused on growth, not blame.
  * **[[Psychological safety]]:** Team members feel safe to speak honestly.
  * **Follow-through:** Feedback results in actions or reflective change.

==== Importance in Healthcare ====
  * Encourages reporting of concerns and near-misses.
  * Supports professional growth across all roles.
  * Builds a culture of continuous learning.
  * Reduces frustration and burnout through proactive communication.

==== Example ====
> A medical resident receives respectful suggestions after presenting a case. In turn, they feel confident to offer feedback on team workflows. This strengthens performance and mutual respect.

==== Related Pages ====
  * [[psychological_safety]]
  * [[communication_culture]]
  * [[team_motivation]]
  * [[leadership_style]]