In product and engineering teams, feedback loops are second nature. Test → learn → improve. But in finance, feedback often comes late - if at all. By the time an error shows up in a report, a presentation, or an audit, the cycle is already closed.
And that’s a missed opportunity.
Tasks get done. Reports get sent. Numbers get reviewed. But rarely is there a structured moment to ask: What did we learn? What would we do differently next time?
Without feedback loops:
Building feedback into your team’s rhythm helps transform stress into progress. It turns “Let’s just get through this” into “Let’s make this easier next time.”
Some low-lift ways to build that habit:
When you normalize reflection, people start noticing things in real time. They flag friction instead of working around it. They suggest process tweaks. They ask better questions. And improvement becomes part of the culture - not just a post-mortem.
This isn’t about slowing down the work. It’s about making sure each cycle of work makes the next one smoother.
Because in finance, the only thing more valuable than good output… is better next time.
/ Filip Ullsten @WorkTiles
