A Comprehensive Look at How to Give Better Feedback
In a previous post, we touched on the skill of receiving feedback. In this follow-up we're covering strategies for giving better feedback.
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The Unpracticed Art of Receiving Feedback
Leaders spend a lot of effort on giving feedback, but that's just one half of the equation. The other half is how the feedback is being received.
Read MoreThe precursor to giving feedback
When talking about feedback, we focus on the delivery. If we phrase this better, the whole conversation will get easier. What if team members actively were asking “What could I have done better? How can I improve?” Giving feedback is akin…
Find the Gap
The gap provides a framework for understanding disagreements and a framework for having tough feedback conversations.
Read MoreCome With a Blank Slate
Consider these two ways of asking for feedback: We need to increase our sales numbers. I was thinking of moving Sarah over from Marketing to lead a new team for Q4. What do you think? We need to increase our sales…
The Three Forms of Feedback
Identifying the three forms of feedback and when each form is valuable will help you improve as both a feedback giver and receiver.
Read MoreReceiving Feedback as a Team Lead
I recently read a pretty kickass article by Mercer on Kayako’s blog, How to Invite and Acknowledge Feedback as a Manager. Feedback is critical to your performance as a lead Over the past year and a half, I’ve tried to…
The Problem with “Constructive Feedback”
It’s hard to sound or be humble when saying, “I’ve got some constructive feedback for you.” This sounds like you’re saying that you know a truth that the other person doesn’t know, and you’re going to tell them this truth.…
Our Current Process for Handling Feedback
Here's a look at our current feedback process on Sparta that tries to address many common issues with performance reviews.
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