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 ERRORS
The 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 REWORK
The 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 FINISH
I 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 WORK
You 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 STANDARD
The 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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