Why Context Matters for Growth-Driven Feedback

Adding context is the last step in providing valuable feedback. It adds an extra layer of detail to feedback which makes it personal and goal-oriented.

Last week I wrote about feedback details. Sharing details and their sources provides examples that the individual can learn from.

Today I want to dive into sharing contextual feedback. Next to delivery and details, context is the next essential ingredient for growth-driven feedback.

This is a three-part series about giving feedback:

Part 1: Delivery

Part 2: Details

Part 3: Context

Explain the why

Feedback that comes out of left field can be alarming and ineffective. Without a clearly defined reason, your message can get lost or, even worse, misinterpreted.

Whether you’re giving positive or constructive feedback, identify why you’re doing this.

• “I attended your presentation and…”
• “I reviewed your last pull request and…”
• “I was thinking about what you said in our last meeting and…”

It’s essential to communicate where your feedback is coming from. Is it based on one occurrence or multiple? Is it from your vantage point or your team’s? Sharing this context grounds feedback in events, actions, and people instead of hypotheticals.

Connecting feedback to goals

Continued…

You can read the full article here:

https://www.besidescode.com/p/why-context-matters-for-growth-driven