64. Meaningful Feedback Is Focused, Specific, and Timely
Giving feedback can be challenging if you are not accustomed to doing it. After all, you need to share your observations about someone else and evaluate that person’s performance. Although you might think that you do not have the right or desire to do this, you need to take responsibility for giving feedback. Such feedback should compliment your coworker for successful behavior and provide concrete suggestions for improving areas of weakness while maintaining your coworker’s self-esteem. Your first step in this process is understanding the components of meaningful feedback.
Performance Prompts
Focused Feedback
Focus on one area at a time.
Focus on the behavior, never on the person.
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