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FEEDBACK EXAMPLES

Feedback examples for missed deadlines

Feedback about deadlines works when it focuses on the effect and on early warning, not blame. The aim is to make the next deadline land, not to win an argument about the last one.

Constructive feedback examples

  • FIRST MISSED DEADLINEThe report was due Tuesday and arrived Thursday. Sales went into their client meeting without the numbers. What got in the way, and what would help next time?
  • DELAY RAISED TOO LATEI found out on the day that [project] would be late. If I had known on Monday, I could have moved the client call. Next time, can you tell me as soon as a date looks at risk, even if you are not sure yet?
  • A PATTERN OF LATE WORKThis is the third deadline this month that has slipped: [x], [y] and [z]. Each time someone else had to wait. I want to understand what is happening, and agree a plan so it changes.
  • OVERCOMMITTINGYou said yes to [task] and [task] in the same week, and both ended up late. Before agreeing to new work, can you check what is already on your plate and tell me if something needs to move?

Positive feedback examples

  • FLAGGING A RISK EARLYThank you for telling me on Monday that the launch might slip. Because we knew early, we cut one feature and still shipped on time. That is exactly what I want to see.
  • HITTING A TOUGH DEADLINEYou delivered [project] on the date we promised the customer, even with the late changes. They noticed, and it made our next conversation with them much easier.

Tips

  • Ask what got in the way before suggesting a fix. Often the cause is unclear priorities, not effort.
  • Praise early warnings loudly. It is the habit that prevents missed deadlines.
  • If it is a pattern, write down what you agree and check it weekly.
  • Use a simple shape: what happened, the effect it had, and what you would like next time.

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