The Six Qualities of Good Feedback

Positive feedback isn’t the best way to drive results and negative feedback isn’t actually all that bad:

• Any negative feedback should be clear and timely yet not so harsh as to be perceived as criticism.  
• As for positive feedback, make sure that it doesn’t overshadow any key negative points that need to be addressed.

• Be Specific;
• Be Immediate: you wait too long, it can have less impact and make it harder for the person to grasp exactly what needs changing;
• Tie Feedback to Goals: it gives the receiver a clear goal to work towards and reason why you’ve given them this feedback;
• Ensure Feedback Is Actionable;
• Use the Right Language;
• Don't avoid it: when feedback is given openly and honestly, it can be extremely valuable for your organization.