Performance review season is here. I come from a company culture where feedback was very direct and in the moment, usually delivered in person. My current agency is very different, feedback is channeled through departments like a game of telephone, all via email. By the time it reaches you, it is devoid of context and not useful. Everything feels like an hr case is being documented, very gossipy and cliquey.

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Don't wait for the cryptic emails to arrive. Schedule regular meetings with your manager or department heads or anyone who might have valuable feedback. Gotta take charge of your own development.

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