Feedback Thoughts

I really liked the article 5 Tips for Taking Feedback Like a Champ because it seemed to highlight the fact that most people see feedback in a negative light. One of the first steps in being able to utilize feedback constructively is to look at it in terms of growth. Having people give you feedback gives you the ability to grow and become better. If there's room for improvement, why not take advantage of it and be better? The article also talks about how there's nothing wrong with a little discomfort from feedback, it's actually a part of the growth process. Those feelings help show that you're human, healthy, and normal.

The other article I liked on getting feedback was Using Harsh Feedback to Fuel Your Career because it somewhat reiterates the points that the previous article makes. This article says to embrace the emotions you feel when receiving feedback; being upset is natural. Vent, let the feeling subside, and then move forward! It also says to prioritize which feedback you want to work on. Not all the feedback you receive will be helpful, relevant, or even important to you. Prioritizing the main things you need to address is a great way to utilize feedback.

For giving feedback, I really like the article Be a Mirror: Give Readers Feedback That Fosters a Growth Mindset. I liked it because it listed five qualities of feedback that foster a growth mindset within readers. The first is to be specific. The second is to focus on what the reader is doing, not on what they are lacking. The third quality is to focus more on the process than the actual outcome. The fourth quality is to make sure the feedback is transferrable to other aspects related to the topic. And the fifth and final quality is to keep yourself out of the feedback. It's not about pleasing yourself, but about making the other person better from your feedback.

The second article I liked about giving feedback was 7 Key Characteristics of Better Learning Feedback. Feedback needs to be goal-referenced, transparent, actionable, user-friendly, timely, ongoing, and consistent.

Feedback should be a good thing!; Flickr