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Real-Time Not Saved

Don't hoard feedback until annual review — give within 24 hours of event.

10 min Advanced

Goal

Break habit of "saving" feedback until it loses value.

Steps

  1. 1
    Write 3 feedbacks deferred this month.
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Backlog memory lightens.

Evidence base

School: Performance Management

Founders: Marcus Buckingham (2019)

Buckingham — "Nine Lies About Work".

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "Real-Time Not Saved" take?
This exercise takes about 10 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Real-Time Not Saved"?
Backlog memory lightens. In the short term: Team learns in real-time.
Is "Real-Time Not Saved" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Performance Management (Marcus Buckingham (2019)). Buckingham — "Nine Lies About Work".
Is "Real-Time Not Saved" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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