09/07/2017

Personal Feedback is Uncomfortable But Necessary

Here is some feedback managers never give (but should)

Effective feedback is part art, part science. Telling employees that they need to do X instead of Y is the science part. That’s easy. But feedback that addresses personality and character traits is hard feedback to give; that’s the art.

Many managers resist giving this kind of feedback because it makes them uncomfortable. They fear the outcome, which is generally neither positive nor pleasant. The situation itself can feel embarrassing, not to mention the awkward work interactions in the days that follow. Managers often procrastinate giving difficult feedback in the hopes that it will just go away or somehow resolve itself. But once you’ve gone too far down the road without giving feedback, the situation just becomes more difficult and confusing for the employee.

Employees need feedback to see themselves more accurately, helping them to adjust work habits, improve behavior, and develop their skills. Receiving difficult feedback is a necessary part of this growth process.  Think of feedback as an essential element of employee development that you provide on a regular, proactive basis, not just during performance reviews.

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