Feedback – Public Or Private?

Submitted by mauzenne on Mon, 06/14/2010 - 04:14.
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This guidance describes whether or not to give feedback in public, or in private . . . or neither.

At every conference we hold, public or private, we get asked about giving feedback in public or private. "Can I give feedback on the spot in front of others?" "I don't have to time to ask everyone to come to my office – what do I do?" "Can I give positive feedback in public, and just save the negative for private?" And, "Do I have to give all my feedback in my One on Ones?"

At least in part, these questions are based on the totally wrong historical guidance, Praise in Public, Criticize In Private. But we'll address why that guidance is wrong some other time. Here's how to decide what kind of environment is appropriate for giving feedback.


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Submitted by gpeden on Wed, 12/15/2010 - 01:52.

ok - so I fumbled this. what now?

I just listened to this cast. And its clear that I have given public feedback a few times (I must not have caught the 'not in public' the first few times around).

So now what?

Should I apologize to the direct that i gave public feedback too (with the reaction almost exactly as described in the cast)?

Should I clarify the model to my team next time?

I fumbled an attempt at semi-private as well, so I am full-retreat.

Thanks,

George

 

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Submitted by gpeden on Thu, 12/16/2010 - 03:58.

Admitted the mistake to my

Admitted the mistake to my direct, apologized, moving on.

Recommend the "Admit Your Mistakes" cast and the "Apologize" cast.  

 

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