Positive Feedback

So, you have something positive to say… and you want to make sure the conversation goes as well as possible?

Awesome. My wish to you is that you should have this “problem” more often.

Start here:

 
And after you’ve had the conversation, while it’s still fresh in your head, watch this:
 

 
These videos are part of a lesson on feedback that also covers

• Giving critical feedback
• How to conduct a performance review
• How to conduct “soft” performance reviews throughout the year
• Common pitfalls in—you guessed it—the performance review process
• How to take formal feedback
• How to look for and interpret indirect feedback when the direct stuff ain’t forthcoming

If you are a manager, or talent management specialist/consultant, and you have a team that you believe would benefit from an informal, practical, to-the-point, and immediately usable module on feedback, let’s talk. There’s a lot of boring out there; do your team a favor and spice things up. In addition to the videos, the module also has full downloadable materials, including a workbook, and is supported through live webinars, online Q&A, and on-site manager coaching as necessary.

Jason Seiden is Co-founder and CEO of Ajax Social Media, a training company that shows professionals how use social media to work more effectively.