As the adage goes "Feedback is the breakfast of Champions". However, not everyone is comfortable and receptive to giving and receiving feedback as it involves a certain skill set, the wisdom to know the timing of it, and importantly having an authentic conversation for the best interests of the entities involved.
Even the great Winston Churchill used to say "Personally, I am always willing to learn, but I don't like being taught".
As we are aware, dealing with people either on the professional or personal front, there are times when we are either at the giving or receiving end of the feedback process. So, below are three powerful questions that when considered can help make this an effective and sometimes even a pleasurable process.
Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it helpful/useful? - What’s my objective?
Check for receptivity and evaluate timing – Ask – are you open to some feedback?
Provide feedback by reiterating the best interest of the individual, share concerns or observations as the case might be, long term impact and state benefits of implementing on the feedback, end on an appreciative note