Feedback Strategies

How to Provide Great Feedback When You're Not In Charge
I really liked separating feedback into three distinct categories. A lot of my professors exclusively use evaluation, but even when someone combines it with appreciation and advice I'm definitely prone to hear the evaluation most prominently. It's really good to see this laid out and to think about how I receive different feedback so that it's easier to give constructive feedback to someone else.

How to Give Bad Feedback Without Being a Jerk
This article was also really helpful, especially when it pointed out that the compliment sandwich helps the giver but not the receiver. I also really loved the point about asking someone if they want feedback. I know that's less applicable for this class, but I think in my life a great way to start hard conversations is to make sure they're open to it first.

I think overall both the articles helped me shift my mindset from what makes me feel best giving feedback versus what will help the receiver feel/improve best.

(Constructive feedback infographic from Jenn Gibbs. Source.)

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