SAFE Feedback: Creating the Conditions for Learning
SAFE Feedback: Creating the Conditions for Learning
Feedback often fails not because it’s unclear, but because it feels unsafe. When that happens, people protect themselves rather than reflect.
This short video explores the SAFE approach to feedback — a practical way to create the psychological conditions that allow feedback to be heard, understood, and used constructively, even when the message is difficult.
The 8 Hats of Great Mentors: The Firm Foundation Builder
The third of the 8 Hats of Great Mentoring explores the Firm Foundation Builder. Learn why effective mentoring sometimes means providing practical guidance rather than asking coaching questions, and how sharing knowledge at the right time helps mentees develop skills, confidence and independence.
The 8 Hats of Great Mentors: The Reassuring Strong Presence
The second of the 8 Hats of Great Mentoring explores the Reassuring Strong Presence. Learn how recognising vulnerability, listening without judgement and offering reassurance can help mentoring partners feel supported, regain confidence and think more clearly.
The Well-Connected Sponsor
Some of the most powerful mentoring happens outside the room. Meet the Well-Connected Sponsor, one of the eight hats great mentors wear.
