Give Feedback That Actually Works
1. Name the situation: say when and where it happened. 2. Describe the behavior: state what you observed, rather than judging the person. 3. Explain the impact: connect the behavior to a concrete consequence. 4. Ask for the future state: agree on a clear action for next time.
Suggested reading: 6-8 minutes. Allow additional time for practice.
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What you’ll learn
The four-line feedback script
1. Name the situation: say when and where it happened.
2. Describe the behavior: state what you observed, rather than judging the person.
3. Explain the impact: connect the behavior to a concrete consequence.
4. Ask for the future state: agree on a clear action for next time.
Worked example
“In yesterday's client call, we committed to sending the dashboard by 3 p.m. It arrived at 4:30 without totals. That delayed our review and the client update. Next time, could you send a draft at 2:30 so we can review it together?”
Leave room for the other person to explain what happened and propose a workable next step.
Positive feedback
“In the product demo yesterday, you asked the customer how they run reports. That made the example relevant to their work. Keep doing that in future demos.” Praise can be specific and useful too.
What’s included
Course guide with worked examples, printable practice, and quiz answers; one-page quick reference; personal completion template.
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