Using Observer Feedback
Complementing the use of each Athlete Assessments DISC Profile, the Observer Feedback capability provides your clients with the perfect opportunity to celebrate what they are doing well, whilst evaluating potential blindspots, and recognizing key opportunities for further improvement. By understanding how to utilize this optional and included capability, you will expand on your foundational knowledge of DISC to develop a greater understanding of the key areas that will help those you work with excel in their chosen endeavor, and those that provide an opportunity for further growth.
No matter what stage of their career or education your clients are at, the ability to effectively receive and implement feedback is a crucial skill in aiding personal and professional development.
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Observer Feedback in Practice
Before you use the Observer Feedback capability with your clients, watch the below videos on how various sport professionals utilize this capability in their work with others. This will help you understand how this process can be implemented within various contexts to give the best opportunity for personal development.
The Observer Feedback Process in Practice
1. The Observer Feedback Process in Practice
In this video, Dr. Jacky Mueller from Loughborough University London shares how she uses DISC and Observer Feedback in the classroom with her students to enhance self-awareness and practically develop their skills in receiving feedback, which will ultimately help them in their professional careers.
The Observer Feedback Process with Coaches
2. The Observer Feedback Process with Coaches
In the following interview, Dr. William Temple elaborates on the various ways the Athletics Department at the University of the Cumberlands use DISC and Observer Feedback to aid in the development of their sport coaches at the university.Â
Undertaking the Observer Feedback Process
Now that you have some foundational knowledge on how the Observer Feedback capability can be utilized, let's go through the process of completing it. In this video, Liz covers the key steps for completing Observer Feedback, including how to invite Observers, track feedback, and download results.
Download Observer Feedback Resources Below
OBSERVER FEEDBACK INSTRUCTIONS
After watching the above video, download the Observer Feedback instructions below to help you get started.
OBSERVER INVITE EMAIL TEMPLATE
Use the below email template to invite your chosen Observers to complete the Observer Feedback process.
Remember, when completing your Observer Feedback:
Reviewing Observer Feedback Results
In this video, Liz goes through some key tips to keep in mind when reviewing Observer Feedback, as well as some simple exercises to break down individual feedback and draw out common themes for implementation. We also go through setting up an Action Plan to help put your client’s feedback into practice.
