Vocabulary【Receiving Feedback】
Here is some advice on how to receive feedback.
Invite feedback regularly.
You should ask for feedback regularly, instead of waiting for a performance review.
This shows that you have a positive attitude and want to improve.
For example, when you have finished a task, you can ask your manager:
What are some things that I did well?
What are some things I could have done differently?
Be proactive.
Be proactive when receiving feedback.
If you are unsure about how to improve, ask for specific suggestions.
This sets clear expectations for what you should do.
For example, if you're told, "Your report needs more work," you can follow up with a specific question like "Do you think it was too long?"
This helps you to be clear what improvements should be made.
Take responsibility for your mistakes.
Accept responsibility for your actions.
It can be easy to look for excuses when hearing critical feedback.
But in order to become a better employee, you need to learn from your mistakes.
View feedback as a learning opportunity.
You should view feedback as an opportunity to learn.
Avoid getting defensive or ignoring the other person's feedback.
By focusing on improving, you will become a better employee.
Question
- Proactively asking for specific suggestions sets clear expectations for how you should improve.
