I believe actively listening to others; rephrasing what they have said to make sure your understanding is correct; getting all the facts is important prior to making an assessment. It is imperative to have that "wait" time to make sure you do not "shoot from the hip" and give erronous feedback.
When someone is going to receive feedback, they have to have an open mind. Feedback is geared towards either reccommendations for improvement or comending someone for a job well-done. Having the mind-set that one can always improve themselves is an effective way receive feedback in positive aspects.
After I implement feedback I am given, I always follow up with the person that sent it shortly after. That way, I can make sure that I am executing the feedback correctly. It's one thing to listen to and understand feedback that's given, but it's quite another to actually put it into practice. It's possible that once the feedback is implemented, there could be additional steps or "sub-feedback" that also needs to be taken into consideration. That's why following up and checking in with the person who delivered the feedback is critical to receiving it effectively.
I try to recognize my faults while receiving or giving feedback. I try to keep myself in check so I don't needlessly judge someone else. Everyone has different learning styles and strengths. You need to be sensitive to their faults
I have to admit, I am harder on myself than anyone giving me feedback so negative feedback has never been a problem for me. I am quick to acknowledge the issue and make or just listen to suggestions on what I can do to change. I then follow up later with an email to restate what we discussed and my willingness to make the necessary changes.
Positive feedback is something I love receiving and have no trouble basking in it!
I have annual performance reviews and I ask questions and clarify all aspects I may not understand fully. I also request both positive and negative comments from my students in the end-of-course evaluations.
I have an open door policy where students can come in and talk if there's any problems. I also have multiple ways of contacting me such as e-mail.
I feel for myself that I amvery open as a person because I know that directions come from al sides and all people. The skill of listening and being calm in that manner and being open to understand that other persectives can benifit my own direction in getting the right performance implemente.
From time to time, I ask my employer about my performance. I make sure to seem eager to hear anything I can do to perform better at my job.
I'm in my first job right now after a two year unemployment. When I started working I was so scared that I would lose the job, that when my boss wanted to talk to me: I got terribly nervous.
In the past I have over reacted to feedback, so when I walked into his office: i stopped and just calmed myself down. while he was talking, i kept myself from replying until he was ready.
When receiving feedback, I first like to restate the message in my own words to show understanding and clarify anything that may have been misheard or misintrepreted. After the feedback session I like to send an email thanking the person for the feedback, restating the message, and stating the actions steps that are needed (if applicable).
Open and honest communication to discuss critical aspects in improving educational outcomes. I also use peers to review each other to help improve others.
I appreciate Samuel Johnson's quote that was used in the course information, and he says, "In order that all men may be taught to speak the truth, it is necessary that all likewise should learn to hear it." As we are able to give it, we should be able to receive it, and this becomes important, particularly in running a successful business, having good employee relations for a successful company, etc. Feedback is needed to always make positive changes. The communication strategies that I have personally in place to ensure I am receiving effective feedback is having what I like to call, 'a good approachability' and I create this by being open, and offering feedback when needed. By being open, I like to always address my employees and check how everything is going, how their courses may be running, and also ask for them to write down their expectations of the week (met or not met) so that it can be discussed in our weekly meeting. I like to think that by being a relater, I place emphasis on creating a stable working environment, where it is productive and do rely on my employees opinions to make necessary changes.
Cheers
Dr. E. Somnarain
Start with good, then bad, then finish with positive.
One of the most difficult situations that I have is receiving feedback from other people and in particular feedback from my direct reports. I have a hard time hearing that I am not the perfect boss. I am truly concerned for my team but sometimes it does not come across that way. So I have to force myself to listen with an open mind and take that information and use it to achieve the best outcome for the entire team.
I start off with the statement of an open door policy. I want all of my students to know that they can talk to me whenever they want. I do usually ask that they come back and talk to me with a 24 hour period so it will be fresh in both of or minds. Then I follow up with I have always tried to work with them and find out what form of verbiage works better. As I teach foodies I find that most want the direct straight feedback. But some do want me to be soft and slow, handle them as if where not in college but in a middle school or even young mind set. But all in all I always express to them that I work in an educational environment and I will always learn and work with them so that they can take my feedback and delivery it in such a manner that they have an open mind and want to hear what I say.
I often ask for feedback from my direct manager. I feel that it makes me a better employee.
I try to be open minded and seperate fact from opinion. I tend to be pretty hard on myself so I try to anticipate what I could do to improve what I did or said. I am not sure if this is positive or not? I also ask questions, or ask for more detail so that I can fully understand what my mistakes or weaknesses are and opportunities for improvement.
Hi Mr. Read
Has a teacher my personal strategy to get feedback from my student is to give them a personal evaluation of the course and my teaching technique, this way I can see where do I need to improved my work and focus on what the student expect from my
Eric Andre
A great way to encourage feedback is to be approachable. Be available when necessary, take the time to schedule a meeting, and keep an open door policy. These are all great ways to gain feedback from others. I have also found that by focusing on listening skills I have had greater success with maintaining open channels of communication.
