How Do I Get Better at Giving Feedback?

A Model, a Process, and a Habit

James Stanier
The Pragmatic Programmers
10 min readJul 24, 2022

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This week, we’ll look closer at a subject that seems simple in principle, but in practice can be quite tricky.

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Q: How do I get better at giving feedback?

The topic of giving feedback may seem quite dry, and that the next tab or email might appear more interesting to read. But please be patient with me — it will be worth your time.

Being able to frequently give and receive feedback — especially feedback that is clear, concise and actionable — can completely transform your relationship with your colleagues.

Feedback works wonders in all job roles.

If you’re a manager, feedback can make you far more effective at running your team and coaching your direct reports. If you’re an individual contributor, you can concurrently build high trust with your peers and ensure that the quality of work and interactions you have are always trending in an upward direction.

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James Stanier
The Pragmatic Programmers

Writing things that interest me. Hopefully they'll interest you as well.