Nano Tips for Giving and Receiving Feedback

What you'll learn

1. Reframe your feedback

   Looking at feedback through a different lens will make it a less intimidating experience. Here are a few approaches to try.

2. Respond to feedback

   As difficult as it is to receive feedback, giving it can be just as challenging. Here’s how to respond when someone shares feedback with you.

3. Find your feedback circle

   One of the best ways to get meaningful feedback is to find your feedback tribe. Learn how to find and approach them.

4. The power of positive feedback

   Feedback shouldn’t just be about what to improve on. Positive feedback can be just as powerful. Learn how to give meaningful positive feedback.

5. Be specific with your feedback

   In order to receive the best feedback possible, you need to get specific with it. Learn how to craft your feedback requests.

6. Avoid the feedback sandwich

   It’s time to do away with the feedback sandwich. Here’s what to do instead.

7. Follow the COIN feedback framework

   Great feedback focuses on the facts, not personality. Try this framework next time you need to give feedback.

8. Be timely with your feedback

   Feedback will be most helpful if it’s timely. Learn how you can bring up feedback that improves performance.

9. Written vs. verbal feedback

   If you want your feedback to be received well, you may need to deliver it in a different way. Here are a few ideas.

10. Nonverbal feedback

    It’s not just what you say, but how you say it. Here are the nonverbal cues to keep in mind when sharing and receiving feedback.