Most managers think that giving positive feedback to employees is simple. However, simply saying “Great job!” isn’t enough if you want to give a meaningful, productive feedback that will really stick with your employees and reinforce their positive behavior....
7 Tips for Giving Positive FeedbackLyndsay Swinton
If you are good at giving positive feedback, negative feedback is also easier to give. People are more likely to respond well to negative feedback if it’s given in an environment where, overall, they feel valued than it is if they feel like they are just always criticized for everythin...
The theory is, by effectively “sandwiching” the constructive criticism in between positive feedback, you’re softening the blow. For example, you might use the feedback sandwich as follows: “Thank you for sending such a comprehensive email, but our external contractors shouldn’t have been ...
1.Positivelabeling–includespraiseandcompliments.“Youaresuchanoutstandingmemberoftheteam.”“Youdo suchanexcellentjob.”“Youaresodedicatedandprofessional.” 2.Negativelabeling–judgestheperson.Examples,“Asateammember,youareverydomineering,self-centered, ...
As an employee, giving feedback to your manager can be daunting. In this article, we offer three tips for how to give upward feedback that will be positive and productive, as well as a free sample 1:1 agenda to improve the quality of your feedback sessio
These tactics apply to both types of feedback (positive and negative), although will be most useful when delivering critical feedback. Do Not Delay The single worst sin that I have committed regarding feedback is to delay giving it.
Accept positive feedback…don’t reject it! Accept negative feedback...don’t reject it! Avoid arguing or being defensive. • Ask questions to clarify fully and seek examples is useful. • Acknowledge the giver of feedback and show his or her appreciation. The feedback may not have...
This is a shame, because giving and receiving feedback is key to engaging your people and keeping them on track. When done in the right way and with the right intentions, feedback can lead to outstanding performance. Employees have to know what they are doing well and not so well. For ...
Would the method you choose depend on whether the feedback was positive or negative, specific or general? Consider how you would react if you were the one receiving the feedback. How do you prevent letting the fear of receiving feedback or the sting of receiving difficult feed...