1. Giving Effective Feedback
The Leadership Excellence Series
Giving Effective Feedback
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2. Feedback
Feedback helps teams achieve goals, build confidence and pride, and succeed. 1

3. Four Steps Set clear and concise objectives.
Observe team members’ performance.
Provide immediate feedback.
Recognize positive performance. 2

4. Giving Constructive Feedback
Be specific.
Speak for yourself.
Be sincere.
Emphasize how actions affect the team. 3

5. Giving Constructive Feedback
Use the “I” technique.
End on a positive note.
Recognize improvement. 4

6. Recognize Positive Performance
Be specific.
Express your appreciation.
Encourage more of the same. 5

7. Conclusion
Meaningful feedback reinforces outstanding performance and encourages others to improve. 6