How can I give effective feedback to my team?

How can I give effective feedback to my team?

To give effective feedback, focus on being specific, timely, and constructive. Can you share a specific situation?

I want to address a team member who missed a deadline.

Start by acknowledging their efforts, then discuss the missed deadline. Ask how they felt about it and offer support.

What if they become defensive?

If they become defensive, stay calm and listen. Validate their feelings and steer the conversation back to solutions.

Can you give me an example of how to start the conversation?

You might say, 'I appreciate your hard work, but I noticed the deadline was missed. Can we talk about what happened?'}