What Is Feedforward and Why Use It?

Feedforward shifts focus from past mistakes to future actions. By asking “What can I do better going forward?” you create a constructive, forward-looking dialogue.

Metaphor

Feedforward is like swapping a rearview mirror for a windshield: instead of rehashing what went wrong, you scan for what to do better ahead. The focus shifts from blame to possibility, turning critique into guidance.

This forward-looking dialogue not only reduces defensiveness but also builds momentum for real improvement.

Works Consulted

In addition to any sources cited above, the following works informed my thinking:(1)

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Goldsmith M. What Got You Here Won’t Get You There [Internet]. Profile Books; 2013. Available from: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/84525.What_Got_You_Here_Won_t_Get_You_There