The Formula For Giving Feedback Without Causing Your Team’s Performance To Crash

A guide for managers to deliver critical advice

Vy Luu
Management Matters

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How does positive feedback make us feel

Receiving positive feedback from an accomplishment I worked hard on energizes me. As was the case last week when Niklas Göke complimented key attributes on a particular article of mine. He shared four specific points that illustrated my writing strengths. He then asked me to experiment with trying a different formatting style. I was motivated by his feedback style and didn’t hesitate on trying out his suggestion.

Why is it important to deliver feedback effectively

There is a formula for providing feedback in the workplace that could create a spark to enhance performance.

“If you have something critical to say to a player, preface it by saying something positive. That way when you get to the criticism, at least you know he’ll be listening.” — Bud Grant, American Football

The seed for change is planted when we receive critical feedback. My eyes narrowed at the article in…

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Vy Luu
Management Matters

Leading, following and stumbling through life. Always searching for advice on becoming a better leader, colleague and human. LinkedIn.com/in/vyluu