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The Feedback Framework

Learn from feedback

Problem it solves

poor communication

Best for

Individuals looking to improve their ability to receive and learn from feedback

Not ideal for

Those who are not open to constructive criticism or self-improvement

Overview

Why this framework exists

The book provides a framework for understanding and working with feedback, including the challenges of receiving feedback and how to use it for growth and improvement. The authors argue that the key to effective feedback is not the giver, but the receiver, and that creating 'pull' by mastering the skills required to drive one's own learning is more important than 'push' from the feedback giver.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Feedback is not just about improvement, but also about learning and growth.
  2. The receiver is the key player in the feedback process.
  3. Creating 'pull' by mastering the skills required to drive one's own learning is more important than 'push' from the feedback giver.

Steps

3 steps
  1. Understand the challenges of receiving feedback
    Recognize that receiving feedback can be difficult and that it's not just about improvement, but also about learning and growth.
    Pro tipBe open to constructive criticism and try to separate your self-worth from the feedback.
    WarningDefensiveness and resistance to feedback can hinder growth and improvement.
  2. Identify your triggers
    Become aware of your emotional triggers and how they impact your ability to receive feedback.
    Pro tipTake time to reflect on your triggers and how you can manage them.
    WarningUnmanaged triggers can lead to defensiveness and resistance to feedback.
  3. Create 'pull' by mastering the skills required to drive your own learning
    Develop the skills required to drive your own learning, including recognizing and managing your resistance, engaging in feedback conversations with confidence and curiosity, and finding insight that might help you grow.
    Pro tipPractice active listening and ask questions to clarify the feedback.
    WarningWithout 'pull', feedback may not be effective in leading to growth and improvement.

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Examples

2 cases
Margie's performance review

Margie receives a 'Meets Expectations' performance review, which she feels is unfair and inaccurate. She becomes defensive and resistant to the feedback.

OutcomeMargie's defensiveness and resistance to feedback hinder her growth and improvement.
Rodrigo's 360-degree feedback report

Rodrigo receives a 360-degree feedback report that he finds confusing and unclear. He becomes frustrated and disengaged from the feedback process.

OutcomeRodrigo's frustration and disengagement from the feedback process hinder his growth and improvement.

Common mistakes

2 traps
Being defensive or resistant to feedback
Defensiveness and resistance to feedback can hinder growth and improvement.
Not creating 'pull' by mastering the skills required to drive your own learning
Without 'pull', feedback may not be effective in leading to growth and improvement.

Origin story

How this framework came to be

The authors, Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen, have worked with clients across continents, cultures, and industries, and have noticed that feedback is a common challenge for both givers and receivers. They have developed this framework based on their experience and research.

Source

Traced to primary
Source · BOOK
Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well
Douglas Stone · 2014
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