In this article, I’m looking at 4 different styles for giving feedback to a colleague as a manager. My style for giving feedback is one of positive praise. I say things like, “Great walking!” and “Thanks for carrying your spoon to the table!” dozens of times each day. Positive ...
“I just want to say that the team feels your collaborative spirit and willingness to support your peers. Thank you for making working as a group that much easier. We’re lucky to have you as a colleague!” Acknowledging when employees work well with their peers encourages teamwork and reinf...
To make sure your feedback doesn’t come off as a personal attack, base it on observations and facts rather than judgments. A good way to be sure you’re not making it personal is by using verbs instead of adjectives. “Sometimes you interrupt others and forget to leave space for differe...
Prepare beforehand what you are going to say. You can even seek help from a trusted colleague to provide insights into your delivery. The more you practice the better you can deliver feedback effectively. Meet-in-person Most of the time, you will be tempted to deliver feedback through digit...
Ask a trusted colleague to be a sounding board if you feel uncertain. Discuss actions and behaviours, not personality traits. Focus on the outcome of actions, and assume positive intentions. Use clear language, avoid generalizations, and stay focused on the topic at hand. ...
Here’s a 360 Feedback review template forasking someone about a colleague’s employee performance. These best practice examples can help you get started on your 360 survey, or benchmark what you’re currently doing. Each section of the template focuses on a different attribute: In this case...
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When giving a colleague feedback, setting the right context from the beginning is important. Make it clear that the purpose of the discussion is to have a productive conversation aimed at mutual growth and learning, rather than criticism. Be as specific as possible. Instead of generalizing, refe...
Pre-planning not only keeps you aligned with your goal, but it makes your colleague’s job easier by giving them direction and focus. Research has shown that people are better at giving feedback when you ask them for something specific. If your goal is general, you can try a variation ...
To give negative feedback positively, whether to a manager or a colleague, focus on the behavior or outcome, not the person. Use “I” statements, offer solutions and remain professional. Here are some feedback for manager examples.