From the course: Leadership through Feedback

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Give them a hand

Give them a hand

From the course: Leadership through Feedback

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Give them a hand

- You know how hard giving feedback can be, so put yourself in the other person's shoes. If you want to receive feedback, you need to make it easy for others to give it to you. You can help pave the way for a smooth and even enjoyable experience for everyone. Here are a few ways you can make it easier for people to give you feedback. Start by sharing your goals. Be clear about the goals you are specifically trying to achieve. If you'd like to improve your presentation skills, say that. People who struggle giving feedback may freeze if you ask them for a general do you have any feedback for me? Give them something specific to focus their feedback on and most people will have at least one thing they can come up with to share with you. By guiding them, you can be sure you are getting the feedback you're looking for. Next, keep it personal to you. Don't use it to sneak in any hidden agendas. Remind the other person how…

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