Hello all,
I have out of the country for a bit and am just now getting caught up with my interest threads.
I have finally decided to express myself on the issue of feedback.At the risk of offending many of my colleagues here, I wish my comments to be accepted in the spirit they are given, to affect improvement.
Please, please, please....when someone asks you for feedback it is because they want your feedback!
Saying the presentation was good or boring or whatever, tells the person absolutely nothing. We need to give specifics.
1.What was good, why, what was the impact on you personally.
2. What was boring, why, what suggestions might we make to improve?
The receiver should feel totally ok with questioning to clarify points brought out by the feedback.
Feedback is sought for validation that the presentation served it purpose and that key messages were received.
We use this same process within the coaching process. If we are serious about helping each other to grow, develop and learn new skills we need to improve our feedback techniques or not bother.
I would never except the words written here from or for any of my students.They have no value in the feedback process and for me shows a disrespect for the effort made.
Regrets,
JEV