Feedback is a gift. Sometimes you’ll love it and sometimes you’ll want to re-gift it…but, either way it is the gift of growth.
If that’s true, then why do people shrink back when they are offered this gift?
Well…usually it’s because feedback is often treated as a way to show all that you did wrong. That’s why the delivery is very important. It must be given with the intention of growth & development for it to be received as an opportunity to learn & develop.
Here are 3 things you can do to provide feedback:
- Focus on the facts – the observation, the behaviors you saw
- Share the impact of those behaviors – what happened because of those behaviors
- Provide a suggestion on how to develop that growth opportunity OR provide a suggestion on how to continue to enhance that behavior
It is important to provide balanced feedback – what they did well and what they could develop further.
As the giver of feedback, be thoughtful in your tone, words and delivery – the intention of feedback is to provide growth and development, so make sure your intent is known.
Inclusive leader tip: Ask how you can support their growth – besides feedback, what else can you do to help them continue to develop! Then, turn the tables and ask them for feedback!
Happy gifting!
