Feedback that Works

08/22/2006

Childhood is not a race to see how quickly a child can read, write and count. It is a small window of time to learn and develop at the pace that is right for each individual child. Earlier is not better.
Magda Gerber

In the April 2006 issue of Work & Family Life ([email protected]), Robert Cooper offered the following guidelines for giving effective feedback...

Set the context. You might say, for example, "Here's why I believe these comments matter."
Choose a good time and private setting to deliver the feedback.
Be clear, specific, and caring. Emphasize the person's strengths and the "degree of fit" between his or her talents and roles.
Identify weaknesses and work together to overcome them. Set next steps for follow-through.

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