Tom KrieglsteinFounder, Global Keynote Speaker, Swift Kick Leadership · Founder and Award-Winning Keynote Speaker at Swift Kick Leadership

The Power of Concrete Feedback

Name: The Power of Concrete Feedback
Uploaded: 2024-05-09T15:00:46+00:00
Duration: 47 s
Channel: Tom Krieglstein
Description: In this short instructional monologue, Tom Krieglstein explains how to give effective feedback by using concrete, specific examples rather than vague…

9 May 2024 · 1 min

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In this short instructional monologue, Tom Krieglstein explains how to give effective feedback by using concrete, specific examples rather than vague statements. He likens feedback to painting with words, urging the speaker to use precise, detailed strokes to describe the exact actions or behaviors that need change. He provides a sample phrasing that highlights a team member’s prompt, detailed response to a client’s questions about a project timeline, illustrating how positive, detailed feedback can reinforce desired behavior. The overall message is that concrete examples make feedback clearer, more actionable, and more motivating.

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Navigating the feedback maze requires more than just good intentions. It's like telling someone to improve their cooking without specifically saying whether it's the salt or the timing or the temperature that needs adjustment. Here are tips to giving feedback Number one Use concrete examples. Imagine you're painting a picture with your words. Instead of using broad strokes, use more precise strokes fine lines to detail exactly what the actions and behavior that need change. You messed up. For instance, you could say something like during the team call, when you responded promptly to a client's questions about our project timeline, it really showcased your command over the project details and your preparedness. Very detailed versus the broad strokes.