Processing feedback is always fashionable. Keep an open mind to accept feedback as you work.
There are four steps you can take to process feedback with an open mind:
Step 1: Pause before responding.
It’s natural to get defensive when someone points out your mistakes. Instead of immediately responding, take a moment to let it sit with you.
Step 2: Ask for specific examples.
Sometimes feedback can be ambiguous or too broad. Get more information about what you did so you know what your actions look like.
Step 3: Reflect on your feelings about the feedback.
Be honest with yourself about how this criticism makes you feel.
Step 4: Create a plan to address the feedback.
Collect all the comments you’ve received and map out a plan of action.
Processing feedback with an open mind is a strong start to implementing the notes and improving your work.
Time for a quiz.
You recently pitched an idea for a project in front of a panel of your coworkers. They gave you both positive and negative feedback, but you’re focusing more on the negative. What can you do next?
Quiz 1 of 1
What can you do next?
a
Focus more on the positive comments.
b
Ask for more details about the negative feedback.
c
Email them reasons why you think their negative comments aren't correct.
d
Reflect on your feelings about the negative comments.
There are The correct answer is D. Reflect on your feelings about the negative comments.
Acknowledge your negative feelings about the feedback so you can better understand your relationship with feedback