Why Feedback Matters

In this chapter the book explains the importance of giving constant feedback. The book shows that feedbacks are a key part of improvement, weather you want to get better or make more money, weather you’re a person or a company, feedback is always important.

Overcame your fear of giving feedback

Giving feedback is hard for a bunch of reasons, maybe you think someone will judge you by your feedback or just stop being your friend. In fact those things can happen. But giving good feedback can help you prevent those situations. What is good feedback? You’ll get to know a few chapters ahead.

Feedbacks are positive

Feedbacks are corrective

Here are somethings you can try

Aimed at doing good work and be great at problem solving
Show your directed reported and colleges that you’re concerned about them, and their performance
Signal Appreciation
Redirect bad behavior
Motivate
Create a better course of action
Contribute to other learnings
Foster work collaboration
Improve team work

Good feedbacks that people hear and use have these effects.

What makes feedbacks effective?

In order for your feedback to be heard and used, you need to deliver them in a good manor at the right time.

Shared frequently and in context
It is aimed to achieve an specific outcome
It is realistic on it’s expectations
It shows respect for the recipients
It is a two way conversation
It is expressed as a point of view rather then an assertive truth
It assumes an opportunity for followup