Feedback is always tough to give because it can be misinterpreted. Most times our feedback is also clouded or colored by our judgements. We may have rigid ideas about a person or the way they are doing things which can bring 'charge' into the feedback.
This charge can mess up the message.
I struggled with the prospect a few days ago and finally sat myself down and listed all my judgements about that person and got over them. Only after I could clear my judgements to a large extent did I feel ready to give my feedback.
I have no idea how you will resolve or become aware of your judgements but if they are full of 'charge' I suggest you work on them until you are free of that charge. Then it will be easier to give feedback which will also make it easier for the other person to receive feedback.
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