Constructive feedback is information-specific, issue-focused, and based on observations. It comes in two varieties: Praise and criticism are both personal judgments about a performance effort or outcome, with praise being a favorable judgment and criticism, an unfavorable judgment.
What do you say when giving constructive feedback?
How to Give Constructive Feedback
- State the purpose of your feedback. State what you will be talking about and why it is important.
- Describe what you have observed and your reaction. ...
- Give the individual an opportunity to respond. ...
- Offer specific suggestions or solutions. ...
- Summarize everything discussed.
How do you give constructive feedback?
Giving Constructive Feedback
- Establish Trust. ...
- Balance the Positive and the Negative. ...
- Observe, Don't Interpret. ...
- Be Specific. ...
- Talk Face-to-Face. ...
- Don't Make it Personal. ...
- Provide Feedback Consistently. ...
- Be Timely.
