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Feedback Finesse

Give and receive feedback that helps everyone grow!

Feedback is a gift, but how you wrap it matters. Learn to give constructive feedback that motivates growth, and receive feedback gracefully to accelerate your development.

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Here's how small changes in communication can make a big impact

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Bad communication examples
Maria Santos
Maria Santos2:15 PM
Your presentation was terrible. You need to improve.
David Kim
David Kim2:20 PM
What was wrong with it? I thought it went well.
Maria Santos
Maria Santos2:22 PM
Everything. You were all over the place and boring.
David Kim
David Kim2:25 PM
That's not helpful at all. I spent hours preparing.
Maria Santos
Maria Santos2:27 PM
Well, you should have prepared better.
This creates unnecessary delays and interruptions
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Good communication examples
Nina Chen
Nina Chen3:30 PM
Hey Carlos! ๐Ÿ‘‹ I wanted to share some thoughts about today's client presentation. โœจ **What worked well**: โ€ข Your technical explanations were clear and accurate โ€ข Great use of visuals to support your points โ€ข You handled the Q&A section confidently ๐ŸŽฏ **Opportunity for growth**: During the architecture overview (around minute 15), I noticed the client seemed confused when we jumped between different system components. ๐Ÿ’ก **Suggestion**: What if we try a linear flow next time? Start with user journey โ†’ frontend โ†’ backend โ†’ database. This might help clients follow the logic more easily. ๐Ÿค” **Question**: How did you feel about the pacing? I'm curious about your perspective on that section. Overall, solid work! The client was engaged and asked great questions. ๐Ÿš€
Carlos Rivera
Carlos Rivera3:35 PM
Thanks Nina! ๐Ÿ™ Really appreciate the thoughtful feedback. You're absolutely right about the architecture section - I could see some confused faces too. I was trying to cover too much ground without proper transitions. I love the linear flow idea! That would definitely help with clarity. For next time, I'm thinking: 1. Start with user story 2. Walk through the flow step by step 3. Use animations to show data movement On pacing - I felt rushed in that section because I was worried about time. Maybe I should practice with a timer beforehand? Thanks for the balance of positive and constructive points. It helps me know what to keep doing too! ๐Ÿ’ช
Clear, direct, and respectful communication

Key Takeaways

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Use the SBI model: Situation, Behavior, Impact

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Focus on specific behaviors, not personality

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Balance constructive points with positive recognition

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Ask questions to understand the other person's perspective

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When receiving feedback, listen first, defend second

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Follow up on feedback to show you value it

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