As useful as feedback can be, usually, we are reluctant to give it. When we give critical feedback, many of us worry that it comes across as rude or too direct.
Sometimes you will receive negative feedback that is hidden in niceties. It sounds like you are being given a compliment, but actually it’s critical. The sandwich method is used to soften the feedback in the hope it will make the feedback receiver more comfortable. You sandwich the negative feedback between two pieces of positive feedback. The idea is to balance the negative feedback with positivity.
Many leaders have used the very common sandwich method to deliver feedback. In today’s episode I am sharing why we should this method and what to do instead.
Times to check out:
- (02:06) Getting attached to your work
- (4:34) What is the sandwich method?
- (06:08) Dreading compliments
- (10:02) An alternative way
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WHO AM I: I’m Gemma Keeling, Founder and CEO at Fluent Speakers. With a Master’s degree in Applied Linguistics and Second Language Acquisition from The University of Oxford, and an undergraduate degree in Spanish and Teaching English as a Second Language, I have extensive training and expertise in education. I have travelled extensively and worked in many different societies and cultures. I coach digital design and tech professionals to improve their communication skills in English.
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