Raymart Ramirez

Practical Tips for Feedback should focus on specific, observed behaviors and their impacts. Feedback should reinforce behaviors to Giving Feedback Continue. It should also identify behaviors to Consider modifying in order to achieve the best outcome. Continue Consider In the future, continue doing/saying XYZ, it has a positive impact because XYZ! I’m looking to help you grow/I care about you, I want to make sure you know that… I was really impressed with how you did XYZ, continue doing XYZ! I noticed/I Imagine your intent was ABC, how it came across was XYZ (I saw others react XYZ) Continue XYZ, you have a strength in that area and it helps us all succeed! In the future, consider XYZ to make a greater impact Give ‘Continue’ focused feedback often It helps each of us feel valued and understand what we’re doing well! The ideal positive to constructive feedback ratio is 5:1. Stick to what is observable Remove emotions and subjectivity. Practice Empathy Put yourself in the shoes of the other person. How would you like to receive considers? Person to Person discussion is best Building trust via face to face communication (video calls, in-person meetings, phone calls) is best. Written feedback has its place once a relationship is established. Practical Tips for Don’t wait for people to give you feedback…ASK for it! Asking is less stressful for both you and the Receiving Feedback person giving feedback because you are granting permission. Asking will also help you with your career and personal development. How to ask for feedback Ensure others are comfortable giving feedback I value your opinion and would benefit from your coaching and feedback. Build trust before asking. I value your perspective and welcome your feedback. Be a genuine listener! Acknowledge, respond with appreciation, and act based on the feedback you receive. I’m focused on my development—can you share one thing I could do differently? Lead by example—give feedback and you will receive! You can ask for feedback using whatever tools work best for you. Email, in person, or on a call—whatever suits your context and relationship best. Show and tell your appreciation Express appreciation with a written or verbal thank-you. SHOW appreciation by acting upon the feedback you received. Put asking for and giving feedback in your calendar Making feedback a habit will serve you well as you advance in your career and life!