Friday, January 25, 2019

Feedback- Keeping it manageable!


This tip relates to delivering feedback in “small and digestible quantities”. Here is a link to a post by Shari Harley that really speaks to this:  “When giving feedback, less is more” . It is a quick read and I think there are some natural links to providing feedback in a clinical situation:

·          I like how Shari compares planning a feedback conversation to packing for a trip; it is important not to “over pack” a conversation with too much information. This can cloud your message and depending on the student, it might feel uncomfortable or hard to process. 
 

·         The feedback conversation can go in many directions. Taking a few minutes to think about the specific behavior you are targeting can help to focus the conversation.
 

·         If you find yourself   becoming “long-winded”,  take a moment to pause and check in with your student to gather their perspective. This is a key step in understanding how they are receiving your feedback and ultimately how they are going to act on it.   For example:
 

o   “What do you think?”

o   “How do you feel about?”

o   “Do you agree with?”

For more tips on feedback, check out other posts under the “feedback” category of this blog.

As always, please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Teresa

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