Have you every tried to give helpful advice to a friend, family member or co-worker but they simply take it as a personal hit? Are you providing your feedback in a helpful manner?

Good feedback to a person should be constructive but always include positivity. Sure, everyone needs to hear the cold, hard truth at times, but belittling someone or tearing apart their argument is not an effective approach. The purpose of helping someone should push them to reflect on their actions and set goals for future experiences. This practice can be looked at through the scope of grading a paper, talking about a decision, discussing actions or hypothesizing outcomes. Your formative feedback should point out areas of improvement without sounding as if you’re dictating their decisions or emphasizing flaws.

We all make mistakes. If someone comes to you for help, show them the opportunity for clarity can result in a positive experience for everyone.

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