FEEDBACK EXAMPLES

Feedback examples for quality of work

Quality feedback lands when it points at one specific piece of work and the effect of the error, then agrees a small change to the process.

Constructive feedback examples

  • CARELESS ERRORSThe invoice we sent [client] had the wrong totals, and they called to complain. Could you add a final check against the order before sending?
  • REPEATED REWORKThe last three designs needed a second round for the same alignment issues. Let’s write down the standard together so it is right first time.
  • RUSHING TO FINISHI know you were trying to hit Friday, but the report had several errors I had to fix before sending. I would rather have it Monday and right. Tell me when you need more time.

Positive feedback examples

  • THOROUGH WORKYou caught the pricing error in the proposal before it went out. That would have cost us the deal. Thank you for checking so carefully.
  • RAISING THE STANDARDThe checklist you wrote for releases has cut our bugs noticeably. Others are now using it too.

Tips

  • Focus on the process that would prevent the error, not on the person being careless.
  • Thank people for catching errors; it encourages checking.
  • Use a simple shape: what happened, the effect it had, and what you would like next time.

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