Feedback is one of the most important tools for helping people grow.
But let’s be honest - it doesn’t always happen as often as it should. Sometimes you’re too busy. Sometimes you overthink how to word things. Sometimes you just forget.
That’s why Growee includes a feature that changes the way you share feedback: Speech to text. With it, you can simply speak your thoughts and let Growee turn them into clear, written feedback - ready to send in seconds.
No typing. No delays. Just say it, and it's done.
Why this feature matters
In small and medium-sized teams, feedback often gets pushed down the list. It’s not that people don’t want to give it. It’s just that writing it takes time - especially when you want to make it thoughtful, fair, and helpful.
Here’s what happens with speech to text:
- You speak as naturally as you think
- You capture your message in real time, without stopping your workflow
- You reduce friction, which means you’re more likely to give feedback often
- You stop worrying about "perfect wording" and start sharing useful input
The result? Better communication and stronger teams—with less effort.
How to use it inside Growee
Growee makes the process easy and fast:
- Go to Quick Find – Quick Action
- Click Add Feedback
- Choose who the feedback is for
- Record your message
- Growee automatically converts your voice into text
- (Optional) Attach files or notes to give more context
Let’s say you’re giving feedback to Bianca, a graphic designer. Instead of writing a full paragraph, you just say:
“Bianca is a talented graphic designer with exceptional creativity and attention to detail. While her work is outstanding, improving communication during the design process could enhance collaboration.”
Your voice becomes clean, readable text - ready to be saved and shared.
Bonus: ask for insights in seconds
Once feedback is submitted, you can make the most of it with Growee Assistant.
Let’s say you’re preparing for a 1-on-1 with Amanda. You can ask:
“What are Amanda Martinez’s strengths and weaknesses based on the latest feedback?”
Instead of opening profiles or reading through pages, you get an instant, focused answer - based on real feedback from the team. It’s a great way to spot trends, guide conversations, and support development with actual data.
Did you know? A quick look at the history of Speech-to-text
Speech recognition has come a long way. The first serious attempts date back to the 1950s, when IBM created a machine called "Shoebox" that could recognize digits spoken aloud. In the 1980s and 90s, speech-to-text became a tool used mainly in dictation and transcription software.
Today, it’s a feature in nearly every smart device we own - phones, watches, even cars. And now, with tools like Growee, it’s being used in the workplace to make feedback easier and faster.
What used to be a high-tech novelty is now just part of how we work - and it’s helping teams communicate better.
Why it’s worth using
The speech to text feature in Growee does more than save time. It encourages a healthier feedback culture - one where it’s easier to speak up, give praise, offer guidance, and help each other grow.
It works for everyone:
- Managers who want to leave quick notes after meetings
- Colleagues who want to recognize great work
- HR or team leads who are keeping track of feedback across teams
The faster and easier it is to give feedback, the more it becomes a habit.
Final thought
Speech to text might seem like a small feature, but it solves a big problem. It makes feedback easier to give, which means it happens more often - and that’s when teams start to grow.
If you haven’t tried it yet, give it a go next time you want to leave feedback.
Just speak your mind - Growee will do the rest.
And if you're not using Growee yet, maybe it’s time to try a tool that makes workplace communication smoother, smarter, and just a little more human.
