Do you have someone working for you who just isn’t doing everything that they need to be doing to accomplish their work? Do they submit everything on time and they’re all around a great person — but their work just isn’t up to snuff? You don’t need to tip toe around telling them the truth. “Stop Avoiding It: Four Tips For Delivering Tough Feedback” helps you give tough feedback, even when it’s hard.
Key Takeaways:
- If you’re gearing up for a conversation you’ve labeled “difficult,” you’re more likely to feel nervous and upset about it beforehand.
- You need to deliver your message calmly and clearly, and to appropriately respond to the behavior of the other person in the meeting, no matter what that person does.
- While you don’t want more time to elapse between when the need arises for negative feedback and when you actually give it, you also don’t want to rush into it.
“Sometimes, emotions can get the best of us, but with a little awareness and preparation, you can avoid the risk. Spend a few minutes planning what you want to say, jot down notes and key points before the conversation.”
http://www.ceo.com/strategy/stop-avoiding-it-four-tips-for-delivering-tough-feedback/
