Here's how you can effectively handle vague or unclear feedback.

It is very important to gain clarity when faced with vague feedbacks and one way to do that is to ask questions until you are clear on the points being made

Being able to handle feedback, whether positive or negative, is a skill set that needs to be developed over time. Feedback is given to help you improve on the matter that received the feedback. Therefore, clarity is very crucial. If the feedback is unclear, seek clarity by asking specific questions to get more detailed and actionable insights. Active listening is also important - listen without interrupting or becoming defensive. A vague feedback is essentially a missed opportunity for growth and improvement. Finally, implement the feedback and follow up to show that you value the input and are committed to continuous improvement.

Here's a concise version in English: Handle vague or unclear feedback effectively by: 1. Seeking clarification through specific questions. 2. Paraphrasing and summarizing the feedback for better understanding. 3. Probing for specifics by asking detailed questions. 4. Refocusing on objectives to gain clearer insights. 5. Suggesting alternatives if the feedback remains ambiguous.

Self-reflection is a critical part of growth as it allows us to understand where and how we can improve and what changes need to be made in order to be better.

Best way to go forward in a career path is having deep reflective abilities. More than feedback from others, you also must honestly evaluate your own performance and in case of mismatch do seek clarity and understand what can be done to better contribute to your role. If you do maintain a feedback log in writing- you will understand how you have improved or not as well. Hence, documentation may seem like a small insignificant task but it is the most crucial for long term growth

One thing that I have found helpful is to have mentors/coaches that can assist with keeping you accountable for completing your action plans. When you tell someone what you want to accomplish and how you want to accomplish it, they can check in with you on the progress and in that way you gain a support system for achieving your goals.

One of the best managers I had always told me to look at any task in 2x2 matrix of urgency and complexity in the following order: 1. Urgent- priority- complex - do it yourself to achieve desired results 2. Urgent-priority-simple- delegate 3. Not very urgent - complex - seek support- help others learn and do it well 4. Not urgent - easy- delegate and let others own it for their growth Research exists around this that what you find complex is basically the space where you grow the most

Working in silos maybe good for you and you can achieve tasks but if one wants to grow from individual contributor to a leader/managing position it becomes very crucial to work with people. Seek their support - have informal mentors who have done similar work or worked with your client more than you to understand their perspective and help you work better

As a law professional, I can't emphasis enough on importance of evidence generation for your own good. Consistency is the key in terms of maintaining , recording and actioning on feedback to see any positive results In my experience, it came very handy that I had a detailed documentation of my work and feedback from clients/managers when it came to defending my promotion at work. Documentation also helps you evaluate your growth journey- helps you understand which areas need improvement and what is already a strength

This is really important as it informs you of progress and even aids you when seeking new opportunities. Documenting growth also brings to light some common mistakes you can avoid in subsequent opportunities.

Be a great listener. As a manager at a top international law firm, my team was told, my door is always open. If you have a problem, I’m here, however, propose a solution.