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You have to give feedback to a colleague. How can you ensure it’s both timely and appropriate?

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Giving feedback to a colleague can be a challenging but rewarding task. Feedback is essential for improving performance, enhancing collaboration, and building trust. However, if done poorly, feedback can also damage relationships, lower morale, and create resentment. How can you ensure that your feedback is both timely and appropriate? Here are some tips to help you master this skill.

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1 Prepare your feedback

Before you approach your colleague, make sure you have a clear and specific purpose for your feedback. What is the goal or outcome you want to achieve? What is the behavior or result you want to address? How does it affect you, the team, or the project? Gather relevant facts and examples to support your feedback. Avoid vague, general, or personal judgments. Also, consider the best time and place to deliver your feedback. Choose a private and comfortable setting, and avoid interrupting or surprising your colleague.

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Danielle Aubrey Smith

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Giving feedback to a colleague is super important for everyone's growth, but let's be honest, it can be a bit tricky. Before diving into that conversation , it's all about getting yourself in the right headspace. Being calm, grounded, and clear is your secret weapon. Take a moment to really think about what you want to say, making sure it's helpful and something they can act on. Stepping into the conversation with calm domineer helps keep things positive and makes it easier for your colleague to hear you out.

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2 Use the SBI model

A useful framework for giving feedback is the SBI model, which stands for Situation, Behavior, and Impact. Start by describing the situation where you observed the behavior or result you want to give feedback on. Be specific and factual, and avoid assumptions or interpretations. Next, describe the behavior or result you observed, using neutral and objective language. Avoid labels, opinions, or emotions. Finally, explain the impact of the behavior or result on you, the team, or the project. Use concrete and measurable terms, and avoid exaggerations or blame.

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3 Balance positive and negative feedback

While it is important to address areas of improvement, it is also essential to acknowledge and appreciate strengths and achievements. Positive feedback can motivate, encourage, and reinforce good performance. Negative feedback can correct, guide, and challenge poor performance. However, too much of either can be counterproductive. Too much positive feedback can make your colleague complacent, overconfident, or suspicious. Too much negative feedback can make your colleague defensive, discouraged, or resentful. Aim for a balanced and proportionate mix of positive and negative feedback that matches the situation and the goal.

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In my experience, offering feedback to a colleague involves recognizing both their strengths and areas for improvement, it's essential to highlight what they're doing well and offer solutions for improvement. Too much negativity without solutions doesn't help anyone grow.

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4 Invite dialogue and action

Feedback is not a one-way communication, but a two-way conversation. After you deliver your feedback, invite your colleague to respond and share their perspective. Listen actively and empathetically, and show that you respect and value their input. Avoid arguing, interrupting, or dismissing their feedback. Clarify any misunderstandings, and acknowledge any emotions or concerns. Then, discuss and agree on the next steps and actions to follow up on the feedback. Set specific and realistic goals and expectations, and offer your support and resources.

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5 Follow up and reinforce

Feedback is not a one-time event, but an ongoing process. To ensure that your feedback is effective and meaningful, you need to follow up and reinforce it. Monitor and track the progress and results of the actions agreed upon. Provide ongoing feedback and recognition for improvement and achievement. Address any challenges or obstacles that arise. Celebrate and share successes and learnings. By following up and reinforcing your feedback, you can build a positive and trusting relationship with your colleague.

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Danielle Aubrey Smith

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Following up after giving feedback is crucial because it ensures that the conversation leads to actual improvement. It shows you care about seeing progress, helps hold both sides accountable, and offers a chance to clear up any misunderstandings. This step makes sure everyone's moving forward together, making the initial effort of giving feedback truly worthwhile.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Michael Jovian

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I think ensuring timely feedback to a colleague involves being considerate of their current workload and mindset. Before providing feedback, I typically check if they're available and open to receiving input. This ensures that they're mentally prepared to engage with the feedback and increases the likelihood of a constructive conversation.

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Danielle Aubrey Smith

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Once, I needed to address an employees tardiness and oversight of important procedures, which was impacting our team's efficiency. Before diving into these issues, I made sure to first celebrate all the ways they were contributing positively to the team. This approach helped create a supportive atmosphere and showed my appreciation for their efforts which were sincere. During our meeting, I outlined the specific instances of tardiness and missed procedures. I offered my support to help them improve in these areas. Following our discussion, I continued to check in regularly, acknowledging their progress. This balanced approach not only led to improvements in punctuality and adherence to procedures but also strengthened our relationship.

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1 Prepare your feedback

2 Use the SBI model

3 Balance positive and negative feedback

4 Invite dialogue and action

5 Follow up and reinforce

6 Here’s what else to consider

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1 Prepare your feedback

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5 Follow up and reinforce

6 Here’s what else to consider

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