
Note: This workshop is for current people managers.
Knowing how to give feedback that is specific, actionable, and inspiring is the hallmark of a great leader. In this lab, you’ll learn the science of feedback and practice giving effective feedback, even in tough situations.
Pre-work: Decide on a piece of feedback you want to give someone at work. No need to perfect what you plan to say (we’ll do this in the workshop).
During this workshop, you will:
- Learn a four-step process for giving feedback
- Practice opening the conversation by decreasing defensiveness
- Understand how to turn feedback into a two-way conversation using questions that check perception, joint problem-solve, make a request, and determine commitment/ understanding
- Learn how to build trust and self-efficacy in directs through strengthening their strengths
- Practice asking for feedback to build a feedback culture within your team
- Craft a real-world feedback script and receive feedback on your feedback
After this workshop, you will know how to:
- Convert poor quality feedback into high quality feedback
- Apply the LifeLabs Playing Cards Method to give specific and actionable feedback
- Detect signals that reveal someone is not ready to receive feedback
- Reduce defensiveness in feedback recipients
- Ask for feedback effectively
- Create a team culture where giving and receiving feedback is normal and expected