How to Structure the Feedback Session

Delivering honest, direct, effective feedback is difficult. Although many feedback situations can and should be handled informally, feedback about performance or development issues may require a more structured approach. As a leader, you can take steps to make these meetings more comfortable and productive.

1. Make an appointment in advance, and let your subordinate know the purpose of the discussion. For example, you might say that because he or she has just taken on a special project, you would like to discuss the development opportunities associated with that project. Or you might come to your subordinate just after he or she has completed a difficult project and say that you have noticed the struggles ...

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