Sunday, January 14, 2018

Five Components of Good Feedback


Feedback stings when it is not: 
1. Delivered with sincerity
2. Grounded in practicality
3. Given in a timely manner

Positive Delivery


Practical and specific






Use the right medium




  1. I like your work Eric, I agree with you, and it is such an important area for school leaders to carefully consider, as a classroom teacher I would value feedback given in this way. Over the years I have seen leaders deliver feedback at times well, but many times poorly, through lack of forethought and the pressure of time. Possibly another important factor is the consideration of the audience.

    At times feedback has been given in public which should have been done quietly, or vice - versa. Those around who can hear the feedback being given can change the intended message merely by being an audience intentionally.... How does that adage go? Praise in public, criticise in private?

    In my opinion the element of respectful professional relationships is the most important key.


    1. You bring up some excellent points Carolyn about how the feedback loop can be improved. Respect, and trust for that matter, are crucial if feedback is to have a positive impact.

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  3. Thanks for this post, Eric. Great read - really appreciate the practical approach. And I agree with Carolyn, there are too many bad examples of feedback conversations. In my opinion, getting good at providing regular, formative feedback to teachers is one of the few ways we'll ever be able to build a culture of continuous improvement among the teachers we support.

  4. Thank you so much for posting Eric! Outstanding information given because recently I have taking on leadership tasks and it is so imperative that you know and understand how to speak to people whether it good or bad information. Delivery is critical when talking to colleagues. I have seen many people crumble because of this very thing.

  5. Thank you for posting!! This information has definitely been helpful because I have been recently given a lot of administrative duties and with these duties difficult conversations will have to occur. It was wonderful to know that using the proper tools, I can deliver some difficult conversations and still have a positive outcome. Thank you so much!!