When you give performance feedback to your employees, it should be specific and factual. What are some of the best tips for feedback?
Tips for Feedback:
- Set a good example
- If the employee objects to a rule, ask for suggestions
- Recognize good work and celebrate accomplishments
- Praise in public and correct in private
- Be factual and specific
- Do not generalize or exaggerate
- Do speak about the impact of the employee’s behavior on the business/organization and on co-workers
- Clearly explain what is expected
- Deal with problems as soon as you practically can
- Take the conversation seriously and remain professional
- Have a plan in case the meeting gets emotional
- Ask if the employee understands the issue and “buys” into the solution