Learn more about remotework with this collection
How to manage workplace stress
How to prioritize and make better decisions
How to learn anything fast
Start by stating what you observed, what impact it did or could have, and then ask questions. Try to be objective and refrain from judging or inferring what happened, giving the freelancer, consultant or contractor time and space to explain.
This framing can help you uncover additional issues that you may have overlooked. In addition, asking questions can encourage self-reflection — allowing the freelancer, consultant or contractor to come up with creative solutions for addressing your concerns.
80
543 reads
MORE IDEAS ON THIS
Be specific with your critique as well as your praise. The more specific your feedback, the more likely it is to be actionable and useful. Aim for concise clarity — using too many words to blunt the emotional impact of negative feedback will make your message fuzzy. Be intentional with your words...
82
476 reads
Asking permission can be as simple as asking a question like: Do you have 20 minutes to talk about X? If the answer is yes, then you can move on to those magical 19 words.
If the answer is no, then ask when a good time to talk about X is and schedule a time on the...
83
575 reads
Make sure you’ve got a clear scope of work with detailed milestones and timelines. The scope should be detailed enough so that all parties understand what is expected and when items are due.
Daniel Coyle, the author of several books on talent, suggests starting each feedback conversation w...
113
603 reads
Providing candid, thoughtful and positive feedback is essential to building strong relationships. Plus, having two-way feedback loops builds trust. Creating a culture of feedback generates a high-performing culture, boosting your team’s performance.
Start taking your relationships with free...
68
468 reads
Communication is key to building strong working relationships, whether with employees or with freelancers. While most organizations have built-in methods and procedures for giving feedback to employees, such as regular 1:1 meetings, many companies lack processes for giving feedback to fre...
70
866 reads
If you don’t ask for feedback, you’re unlikely to get it. Don’t forget to also ask for feedback from your freelancers, consultants and independent contractors. Being external to your organization gives them a valuable vantage point.
Their outside perspect...
71
462 reads
Whenever possible, critique in private and praise in public. No one likes to be publicly called out for failures or mistakes.
Critique publicly, and you’re likely to be met with defensiveness. This should go without saying, but if you’re in a bad mood, give yourself s...
92
731 reads
The feedback sandwich both undermines the constructive (negative) feedback being conveyed while also making people suspicious of positive feedback.
Instead, follow these steps to give clear, concise, specific and constructive feedback after asking for permission.
67
666 reads
CURATED FROM
IDEAS CURATED BY
Read & Learn
20x Faster
without
deepstash
with
deepstash
with
deepstash
Personalized microlearning
—
100+ Learning Journeys
—
Access to 200,000+ ideas
—
Access to the mobile app
—
Unlimited idea saving
—
—
Unlimited history
—
—
Unlimited listening to ideas
—
—
Downloading & offline access
—
—
Supercharge your mind with one idea per day
Enter your email and spend 1 minute every day to learn something new.
I agree to receive email updates