At some point in your job, you will find yourself in a position where you have to critique or give feedback to your subordinates and fellow employees.
This could be tricky and if not handled well, could lead to miscommunication, emotional meltdowns, drama and strained work relationships. It’s critical to know how to give feedback to your colleagues without stirring up negative emotions and demotivation.
Here are some tips to help you inspire your colleagues to work better, produce fantastic results and improve efficiency with constructive feedback:
Be Objective
Avoid letting personal feelings get in the way. Don’t take up an opportunity to flex your authority or massage your ego by attacking your colleagues and taking jabs at them. Focus on giving feedback based on the situation and task at hand, rather than any personal feelings or disagreements you have with them.
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Ask Questions
If you’re going through a colleague’s work, you might need some further clarifications on some aspects of your colleagues’ work. It’s pertinent to ask questions that will help you understand his/ her line of thought, so you can fully grasp what they have done. This will help you avoid being overly critical.
Be Careful with Your Tone
Tonality is essential in communication, so you must pay attention to it. Avoid using condescending and overly reprimanding tones when giving feedback. Try to be firm while ensuring you sound helpful and kind.
Highlight The Positives
While giving criticism/ feedback, it’s essential to highlight the positive aspects of the recipient’s work (if there are any). You can start by giving some compliments and praise before going forward to point out the areas that require improvement constructively. However, it’ an important to avoid over- complimenting them, as it could come off as disingenuous.
Provide Helpful Advice and Suggestions
It’s vital to help the recipient of your feedback by providing some suggestions and solutions to the situation at hand. Help them approach things differently by giving them tips, advice, insights and perspectives. This way, you’ll show that you genuinely care about his/ her growth and development.
Offer Support and Assistance
It’s one thing to give suggestions to a colleague, and it’s another thing to help him/ her implement them. You can offer to help out on some aspects of their tasks and even help them with reviews and further feedback.
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