“Your presentation was good today!
But, your slides could improve a bit.
Overall, it’s a fantastic job. Just by improving your visuals, your audience will be more excited.”
Yes… but…
Let’s reflect on this feedback example.
Is it a kind approach with little to no criticism? Yes.
Is it clear and constructive? No.
This is an example of the feedback sandwich method. It’s when you start your feedback with positive comments, then provide your actual feedback (usually negative comments), and then again, end with positive comments. This approach mutes the message people want to convey and overprotects the recipient. It’s not constructive, as it confuses more than helping the recipient.
In this article, we will examine how not to approach feedback, how to give constructive feedback, and why it plays an important role in your organization.
Tags: employee engagement • Instructional Design • retain employees • Soft Skills Development