How to Give Awesome Feedback
EXAMPLES
BALANCED The images in your presentation helped me
vs. to understand your points better. However,
ONE-SIDED there were several typos so make sure you
take time to proofread.
A balance of positive and
negative feedback is most RATHER THAN
helpful. If it’s too one-sided, it Your presentation was so awesome!
won’t help them improve. I loved everything about it!
Your third paragraph felt confusing. It was HELPFUL
well-written but I’m not sure it proved vs.
your point. HURTFUL
RATHER THAN
Feedback should help build
Your third paragraph made no sense.
skills, not hurt feelings.
DESCRIPTIVE
vs. The way you answered the questions made
JUDGEMENTAL it obvious that you really understood
the content.
Focus on the work, not on the
RATHER THAN
character of the person who
You’re really good at answering questions.
did the work.
It seemed that you were struggling when
answering questions. Try to think of
what people might ask and practice your
ACTIONABLE
responses ahead of time.
vs.
INTANGIBLE
RATHER THAN
SPECIFIC You should take a course on Make suggestions that are
vs. public speaking. actually feasible within the
VAGUE time constraints of a course.
I liked how you made eye contact when you Ask yourself: Will your
Be as specific as possible. were talking about dog breeds. It made me suggestions and feedback
Try to make the feedback feel really engaged and excited about actually help someone
unique to the person receiving your topic. improve?
it. Ask yourself: What stood out
RATHER THAN
to you? What worked or
I liked the part about dog breeds.
didn’t work?
