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