How to deliver effective feedback: 20 key leadership maxims.
By Forbes Coaches Council
Forbes Coaches Council. (2024, April 3). How to deliver effective feedback: 20 key leadership maxims. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2024/04/03/how-to-deliver-effective-feedback-20-key-leadership-maxims/
This article compiles 20 essential maxims for delivering effective feedback, provided by members of the Forbes Coaches Council. The consensus among these experts is that feedback should be specific, timely, and focused on growth rather than criticism. The "maxims" include techniques such as the importance of psychological safety and the shift from "feedback" to "feedforward." The collective advice emphasizes that feedback is a two-way communication channel that, when handled correctly, strengthens the leader-employee relationship and drives continuous improvement. It is a practical guide for managers looking to improve performance management.