There are many theories, an entire body of research, and a whole lot of opinions about giving and receiving feedback.
We’re all looking for the answer to this important question:
What makes feedback great?
Here’s my opinion about the answers to this question:
1. Feedback is great when the person receiving the feedback feels empowered by receiving it. It’s either positive feedback, which they like, or it’s constructive feedback which makes them feel they have a clear pathway to improvement.
2. The person giving the feedback isn’t being vindictive, mean-spirited, boastful, or power-grabbing. That is to say, the giver of the feedback isn’t a jerk.
3. The feedback creates an environment where the individual or team or group improves going forward.
When all three of these criteria are met, I feel you’ve got great feedback. In this blog, feedback is one of the topics I explore. I’ll share some of the latest ideas on giving feedback from various experts in this field.
Search “Giving Great Feedback” and you’ll see a collection of my blog posts on this topic.
