Feedback Strategies

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One of the articles I read was How to Give Feedback Without Sounding Like a Jerk. Something I always struggle with is giving someone constructive criticism without offending them. Because of this I end up sugar coating things and not giving useful feedback. An important step is to explain to the receiver you're reasons for feedback. Make it clear that it is for their benefit. You should also make the person feel as if you're equals and both have something to learn. It's better to be transparent and direct rather to risk someone misunderstanding or feeling manipulated.

The other article I read spoke of the problems with giving praise and how to properly give praise. The author used American Idol as an example of this. Contestants always awaited Simon's vote, considering it to carry the most weight. Despite his harsh criticism, his thoughts were the ones that mattered the most. We must focus on praising an effort not the person. If we use vague terms like "amazing" the receiver won't take away any benefits and may end up making the same mistakes. This article showed me that although we may want to praise a person to be nice, it's better to actually be helpful to them in order for them to have real improvement.
Feedback: Negative vs. Positive. Source: Pixabay

Bibliography:
How to Give Feedback Without Sounding Like a Jerk
The Trouble with “Amazing”: Giving Praise that Matters 

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