The document outlines the importance and methods of giving constructive feedback to employees, emphasizing that most employees prefer corrective feedback for their improvement. It provides practical tips for managers on how to give feedback in a private setting, maintain a positive tone, be clear and specific, and follow up on progress. The guidance aims to enhance team performance and communication by fostering an environment conducive to growth and development.

1. Constructive Feedback for
Employees & Managers

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3. Constructive Feedback

4. Progress is impossible without change
and those who cannot change their MINDS
cannot change anything !
- George Bernard Shaw
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Need for giving Constructive Feedback

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Why should I be giving Constructive Feedback ? ? ?
• Do you feel uncomfortable giving candid feedback ?
Source(s) / Picture Credit:
• http://www.fakingnews.com/india/employee-gets-fired-making-excuses-late-sharing-cab-boss-24293
• https://imgbin.com/png/LtfTaWfr/sleepy-man-stock-photography-png

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Why should I be giving Constructive Feedback ? ? ?
• Do you feel uncomfortable giving candid feedback ?
• Studies show that that’s exactly what the majority of employees want
Source(s) / Picture Credit:
• http://www.fakingnews.com/india/employee-gets-fired-making-excuses-late-sharing-cab-boss-24293
• https://imgbin.com/png/LtfTaWfr/sleepy-man-stock-photography-png

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Why should I be giving Constructive Feedback ? ? ?
• Do you feel uncomfortable giving candid feedback ?
• Studies show that that’s exactly what the majority of employees want
• Just have a look at an assessment of employees attitudes towards ‘Positive’ & ‘Corrective’ feedback
Source(s) / Picture Credit:
• https://hbr.org/2014/01/your-employees-want-the-negative-feedback-you-hate-to-give

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Why should I be giving Constructive Feedback ? ? ?
• Do you feel uncomfortable giving candid feedback ?
• Studies show that that’s exactly what the majority of employees want
• Just have a look at an assessment of employees attitudes towards ‘Positive’ & ‘Corrective’ feedback
57%
respondents preferred
receiving “corrective” to
positive feedback
92%
believed “negative” feedback
was effective in improving
performance
When given properly
Source(s) / Picture Credit:
• https://hbr.org/2014/01/your-employees-want-the-negative-feedback-you-hate-to-give
Source(s): HBR

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Why should I be giving Constructive Feedback ? ? ?
• Do you feel uncomfortable giving candid feedback ?
• Studies show that that’s exactly what the majority of employees want
• Just have a look at an assessment of employees attitudes towards ‘Positive’ & ‘Corrective’ feedback
57%
respondents preferred
receiving “corrective” to
positive feedback
92%
believed “negative” feedback
was effective in improving
performance
When given properly
• Most employees want to know what they can be doing to improve their performance
• Top performers tend to get frustrated if they feel they’re not getting advice on how to improve and develop further
Source(s) / Picture Credit:
• https://hbr.org/2014/01/your-employees-want-the-negative-feedback-you-hate-to-give
Source(s): HBR

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What’s in it for you ? ? ?
• Constructive feedback helps you to guide your
team members in the same direction and clearly
communicate what they should be working
towards
• Guidance and clear objectives will enable your
team members to streamline and coordinate
their efforts bringing everyone forward
Source(s) / Picture Credit:
• http://www.feedback.tips/give-constructive-feedback-to-employees-team-members

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Quick Tips for giving Constructive Feedback

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Tips for Constructive Feedback
Deliver feedback without involving unnecessary people
No matter how well you handle the
situation, it still might be uncomfortable
for the recipient of your critique, and
you don’t want them to feel undermined
or defensive because you are delivering
feedback to them in front of a group
It’s all about location…
• Schedule a one-on-one meeting with your
team member somewhere private
• Like your office or a nearby coffee shop
Be careful what you ask for…
• Don’t invite your team member to meet with
you in a way that might make them feel
alarmed (“We need to discuss your
performance”)
• Instead, keep it positive (“Let’s set aside some
time to catch up later and discuss your
progress”)
Source(s) / Picture Credit:
• https://www.theselfemployed.com/start_ups/how-to-master-the-art-of-constructive-criticism/
• http://www.feedback.tips/give-constructive-feedback-to-employees-team-members

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Tips for Constructive Feedback
Be positive and maintain a growth mind-set
If you are able to keep the tone of
the conversation positive overall
and oriented towards finding
opportunities for growth, your
team member is much more likely
to be receptive to your feedback
Make a good-bad-good sandwich…
• Start by talking about some of the things your
team member has done well recently, deliver
your feedback, and end on a positive node by
expressing your excitement about continuing
to grow and improve in the future. This tactic
works well for in-person feedback as well as
written or digital annotations on team
member work!
Find a solution together…
• Involve your team member in finding a
solution. Ask questions to get them involved
and help them see how they can improve
Source(s) / Picture Credit:
• https://www.theselfemployed.com/start_ups/how-to-master-the-art-of-constructive-criticism/
• http://www.feedback.tips/give-constructive-feedback-to-employees-team-members
• https://webstockreview.net/explore/boss-clipart-friendly/

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Tips for Constructive Feedback
Give clear feedback based on specific observations
Don’t expect the person you are speaking with
to know what you’re talking about going into
the conversation. Your feedback is based on
your own observations and advice, and your
team member hasn’t been able to see things
unfold from your perspective
Take Notes; Be clear with examples
• Observe opportunities for growth in your
interactions with your team, make a note of
the situation.
• Then reference it later in more detail
Don’t beat around the Bush
• Don’t add too much “fluff” to soften the blow
• Be clear and direct about what you have
observed and how you think it could be
improved
Source(s) / Picture Credit:
• https://www.theselfemployed.com/start_ups/how-to-master-the-art-of-constructive-criticism/
• http://www.feedback.tips/give-constructive-feedback-to-employees-team-members

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Follow up & recognize achievements in their progress
One question managers often struggle
with is how to follow up without feeling
like you’re micromanaging
Just check on the implementation…
• If your employee understood your
feedback during the meeting, and you
created some clear goals and objectives
together, you should be able to step back
and let them implement these changes
Praise & Encourage…
• The best way to show them they’re on the
right track is to follow up by recognizing
when they’ve implemented changes
effectively with positive feedback and
encouragement
Source(s) / Picture Credit:
• https://www.theselfemployed.com/start_ups/how-to-master-the-art-of-constructive-criticism/
• http://www.feedback.tips/give-constructive-feedback-to-employees-team-members
Tips for Constructive Feedback

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Constructive Feedback Process – at – a – Glance

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Constructive Feedback Process – At – A – Glance
Give one on one
feedback
Start Positive
Be clear & give
examples
Use Growth
mind-set
Phrase feedback
in a constructive
way
Limit feedback
to one or two
areas at a time
Find a solution
together
Source(s) / Picture Credit:
• https://www.theselfemployed.com/start_ups/how-to-master-the-art-of-constructive-criticism/
• http://www.feedback.tips/give-constructive-feedback-to-employees-team-members

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