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2 techniques to give negative feedback

Do you have to give someone in your team some negative feedback and you don’t know how to start? Follow these 2 pieces of advice: 2 techniques to give negative feedback that always work!

  1. The sandwich technique (3 layers):

Something positive + something negative + something positive

Start by commenting on the positive aspects of their work supporting your opinion with examples. Afterwards, state the areas to be improved. Finally, end with a positive conclusion about their work, highlighting their strengths.

  • Rule 5/1

For each negative comment, provide five positive comments.

Any other pieces of good advice?

  • Combine both techniques
  • Always talk about strengths and areas to be improved (never mention weaknesses or use negative words).
  • Always give examples so that they can understand what you are talking about. If you don’t have any examples to give, don’t mention it.
  • Always finish with a sentence to cheer them up, to lift their spirits. Keep on! We will make it!
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