We have literature galore that eulogizes the importance of feedback in enhancing performances in the workplace. This assumption is one of the classic cases of jumping to conclusions. Feedback doesn’t ...

Many leaders mistakenly have a mindset that the central action in providing effective feedback is telling others how their behaviors either need to be developed, changed, or stopped to improve their ...

This is Part 2 of a two-part series on how effective leaders give feedback. To read part 1, click here. This post provides a structure for how to think through and deliver a meaningful feedback ...

When feedback is interpreted as threatening to one’s sense of self, it can result in feelings of shame and humiliation, defensiveness, and even aggressive behavior. This tends to occur when the ...

Most of us think of feedback as one-way communication. If I have feedback to give, then I will tell you to listen. Even the Business Dictionary defines feedback as a one-sided communication: "Feedback ...

Providing effective feedback is an essential skill in the workplace, yet it can be challenging to deliver criticism without causing demotivation. The key lies in focusing on specific behaviors and ...

The new question-of-the-week is: What are the best ways to give students feedback on their writing? Part One began with responses from Anabel Gonzalez, Sarah Woodard, Kim Jaxon, Ralph Fletcher, Mary ...