Giving Feedback | Beyond The Box

Giving Feedback | Beyond The Box http://blog.beyondthebox.co.uk/2008/02/15/giving-feedback/#comment-59 Christine Knott Wed, 20 Feb 2008 16:48:20 +0000 http://blog.beyondthebox.co.uk/2008/02/15/giving-feedback/#comment-59 Excellent piece Sue. It’s so easy to fall into the trap of passing a comment about something that needs improvement. Gaining their input is crucial to make the feedback session as constructive as possible. It also encourages them to review their own performance on an ongoing basis and search for their own solutions. I ran on course on communication yesterday and the section on check for understanding was well received. Most of the delegates admitted that after giving feedback they would ask ‘Do you understand’. They were all agreed that asking for a summary would indeed clarify if they understood and knew what was required from them. Leave a Reply Excellent piece Sue. It’s so easy to fall into the trap of passing a comment about something that needs improvement. Gaining their input is crucial to make the feedback session as constructive as possible. It also encourages them to review their own performance on an ongoing basis and search for their own solutions.

I ran on course on communication yesterday and the section on check for understanding was well received. Most of the delegates admitted that after giving feedback they would ask ‘Do you understand’. They were all agreed that asking for a summary would indeed clarify if they understood and knew what was required from them.