How To Give Constructive Feedback?

Welcome again at jobdekhe.com, today we will be taking a topic where we have all been, the situation where we know something needs to be said but we are not sure how to say it.

May be a teammate dropped the ball on the project. or may be a colleague's could have hit harder, or may be some of the teammate doing the same thing again and again, which feels not so good and throwing off the whole flow. Now, you may know that the feedback thing is necessary. But the way we give it? That's the thing which gets tricky.

We wanted to talk about this in real, and polite manner, cause you know what, giving constructive feedback is more than just a work skill, it's something which targeted your emotions sometimes and most of us are still learning how to do it well.

Most of us want to have feedback on our work efficiency, but when we get feedback, we want it to be clear, respectful and in a polite manner, and actually useful, Right? We are glad you were having a thought on this matter, so let' not stretch it further and get started.

First, let's clear what's constructive feedback anyone?

Constructive feedback is simply what makes you to grow in your given task. It is not about putting someone down. It's about lifting them up, helping someone to see something they might have missed, and giving them a nudge in the right direction.

So, How do you give somebody constructive feedback that actually works?

Here are some tips that have helped us, and that might help you too.

1- Check your intentions

First question should be for your own self if you are proving feedback to anyone, that why am i giving this feedback? If your goal is to help not to hurt anybody, then only you are on the right. if you are feeling frustrated and emotional, then may be you need to take a breath before jumping in that feedback area.

2- Be specific

Instead of saying straightly, that it is not working, this could be unclear or kind of pathetic, instead of focus on main topic politely in the first few sentences. the more specific you are, it will be easier to take action.

3- Use the "feedback sandwich"

You have probably heard this one, Positive > Constructive > Positive.

Be specific while letting them know, where they can be specific on how they can improve themselves and grow more. First show them there positive work or perfection and then show what they need to improve and then again show their excellent work.

4- Timing Matter

Do not wait too long for providing them feedback, but also don't give feedback in the middle of a stressful situation. choose a perfect time, when it's not too late and not too early, where you both can sit together and talk calmly, where they can understand the points.

5- Follow Up

If they take your feedback and improve, notice it. tell them, reinforce the effort. appreciate it, for example you can say, "Hey, i have seen the changes you made, that's so great!"

Conclusion

We know, it doesn't always feel like it. but having a feedback and providing it, is how we all can get better, As teammate, creative, leaders and even friends. Your honest and clear feedback can not only help someone improve a task but it can help someone in their growing stage.

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