Be a Mirror
by Gravity Goldberg
Being specific is beneficial for feedback because generalizations can be broad and intimidating, just like large plans versus small goals. Specific feedback gives someone a task to do. In the military, it wasn’t “this room is dirty, clean it” it was “your bed isn’t made” or “the floor needs to be mopped”. I’m not sure why that’s what I thought of when I hear “be specific” but it’s similar in direction.
The second quality was a great point also. For story feedback pointing out what isn't there, is again, a general/broad term and not as helpful. “Her backstory is missing” verses “can you elaborate why she did this”. Although, I’m not sure if that's a great understanding of their point (the author of the article).
Process can apply to the flow of the story, commenting on someone’s ability to transition and how these moments can be more fluid.
The fourth quality also can apply to transition, because it’s making sure things can transfer. However, their example didn’t really clarify what they meant by it (to me).
The ending is the best advice by far, being unbiased is the only way you should give feedback IMO. I might dislike sappy romance stories, but many people do not and therefore I should either give feedback as someone who likes these stories or focus on the story telling method verses whats being told.
This one caught my eye because one of my first jobs at Best Buy focused on giving praise as much as they could to their employees who did well, verses now as an IT Specialist we only receive feedback if we did something wrong.
Just as puppies and babies respond better to positive feedback, I think adult humans do too. Negative feedback is more constructive, but I believe that takes a certain mindset to appreciate whereas most people will appreciate positive feedback.
The second quality was a great point also. For story feedback pointing out what isn't there, is again, a general/broad term and not as helpful. “Her backstory is missing” verses “can you elaborate why she did this”. Although, I’m not sure if that's a great understanding of their point (the author of the article).
Process can apply to the flow of the story, commenting on someone’s ability to transition and how these moments can be more fluid.
The fourth quality also can apply to transition, because it’s making sure things can transfer. However, their example didn’t really clarify what they meant by it (to me).
The ending is the best advice by far, being unbiased is the only way you should give feedback IMO. I might dislike sappy romance stories, but many people do not and therefore I should either give feedback as someone who likes these stories or focus on the story telling method verses whats being told.
Why do so many managers avoid giving praise?
By Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman
Just as puppies and babies respond better to positive feedback, I think adult humans do too. Negative feedback is more constructive, but I believe that takes a certain mindset to appreciate whereas most people will appreciate positive feedback.
Overall, I found the feedback gallery the most helpful - but that's probably because it's about this class and had great examples written by students who had previously taken it. I have a hard time with confronting people, but I don't think I will struggle here; I find critiquing paintings (generally my own) easy to do in a positive/constructive way - and isn't writing just another form of art?
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