the only 3 rules you need when giving feedback
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The Only 3 Rules You Need When Giving Feedback 26 January 2016
Feedback is a gift. An opportunity for insight, learning, development and
improvement. Become an expert giver with these three simple rules.
In response to last week's post: The Only 2 Words You
Need When Receiving Feedback, I had a number of
comments saying it was a very timely share.
So to complement the picture at this time of annual
reviews, here are the only 3 rules you need to ensure
you're giving great feedback.
1. Offer the whole truth. Obviously, be honest. But
the whole truth? That's harder - especially if we
forget what a gift the truth is. Most of us go the
whole day without hearing the whole truth. So
offer one of the most transformative qualities of
great feedback: THE TRUTH.
2. Be succinct. We know the importance of being
specific. I want to suggest you amplify the power
of specificity further and deliver your feedback
succinctly. When we hit the nail on the head, no
need to hammer it home. Let people make their
own connections.
3. Think only of the future. A future-focus moves
us from critic to helper. To do so requires us to let
go of the past. Not easily done: some of us can't
even forgive ourselves. But there's no sense hoping
for a better past. Look for what went well; look
for the learning; look for what to do differently
next time. And use that to inform what we can
influence: the future.
If you're interested in learning more about a brain-based,
coaching approach to the feedback conversation, you
might enjoy my past article: 7 Steps to Effective Feedback
that Transforms Performance.
Dan Beverly is a leadership and performance coach helping high-calibre, high-performing
professional women embrace the pivotal career moments.
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