11. Instead, entice the other to want to
hear what you have to contribute,
your gift.
12. Start by getting related
and asking questions
* I sense it’s been challenging for you to…
* Wondering what it’s been like for you to…
* What do you think the impact has been?
* What do you think was missing?
13. “Here are some things that could
be valuable for you to work on”
Keep it light and actionable
Hello! I’m SR and I’m a HIA.
(SMILE) Means founders & hi-level execs looking internal psych, lead cos from
1 of things make confident shake feedback.
So much so, F word… Which is why
… Which is why today talk feedback gracefully.
First anecdote. Yoga: sweet, provides no value - doesn’t tell teacher any new info
We do this all the time!- colleague, loved your present, walk away
Constantly empty feedback.
So, me someone obsessed w optimiz everything life, I tested diff things optimize fb, put together pointers.
I’ll go over 3 things:
One - How make sure add value giving fb
Two - How give fbk for what’s going well in a useful way AND
Three- How give constr fbk (the one we lose sleep over) in way actually IS constructive (as opposed blowing up relat).
Begin this concept: Feedback = Gift. Otherwise why “Giving” Feedback? Think about
The Key is intentional: What’s in for them? How add value?
You’ll want check yourself & motives - not to criticize or flatter
And it’s sth should prep w. time, care and attention. Just like gift.
Now - For How fbk on what’s working, let’s go Back to Yoga story.
Next time I saw teacher i mentioned earlier, made a point to give input would be useful.
Sanskrit, adjust poses. Learning, engaged whole time.
Formula what say:
Tell them specific what well - say what impact - can share how it left you feeling, or what created in gen.
U can give tangible examples what worked well + why it mattered.
Then… Eyes Twinkle w gratitude.
Lastly, let’s talk piece has us losing sleep: How give fbk meant help someone improve where needed
To illustrate, here’s story:
A new client came me after decided quit, following Yearly eval.
This is what happened: Boss sat w list done wrong. Read each item w out stopping.
End of list, said: expect better next. Gathered, left.
Client decided quit not bc demoralizing, but bc zero value.
Learned nothing re: what exactly to improve, or even HOW to improve.
That mtg complete waste time her prof growth.
By being careless w fbk, torpedoed that relationship & lost.
Why telling you this? So avoid giving fbk that hurts working relationships.
First, I would not even use word fbk. Edgy & resistant to what say, before even start.
Also wouldn’t give “heads up” someone by saying: I’m going give “neg feedback” now, or “constructive criticism”. Want to leave the room.
U have entice them want to hear you out. Say: I want share ideas / input / thoughts / observations could help past challenges having.
When bringing up piece work on, can start getting related & asking Qs:
-Sense it’s been challenging for you to…
-What think the impact of your work/decision has been?
What think might have been missing?
Chances be able come up w their own fbk, the very talk them about. But this way, they have agency over improve.
If you still input, say: Here some things I see could valuable for you to work on / help reach your goal
Keep 1-3 pieces this kind of fbk - if more, overwhelming & discouraging - won’t take action.
Finally, To recap:
One - Fbk adding value. If tell someone suck, that’s sth else, another type convo.
Two- When giv posi fb, be specific so person knows exactly what’s working & why.
Three - When Giving neg fb, stay away from F word & engage them 1st convo re: happened
At end, help fig out what need improve, offer ITIOs help grow. Bonus: best for last. Give one last pos piece before completing. Both walk away feeling good.
If all this thoughtfully, fbk solidify relat. + you gain immense respect w that person.
Now, I ask u: to whom will you gift your fbk next?