{"id":766,"date":"2016-07-22T14:48:02","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T17:26:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wayup.com\/guide\/?p=766"},"modified":"2018-06-29T14:13:04","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T14:13:04","slug":"give-feedback-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wayupstudent.wpengine.com\/give-feedback-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Give Feedback to Your Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"

Giving and receiving feedback<\/a> in a professional context might seem a bit intimidating at first. If that feedback is aimed at your manager, it\u2019s likely to be even more intimidating. How can you ensure that you\u2019re not offending your manager while also giving them feedback intended to improve your relationship and their work?<\/p>\n

Here are some steps to follow when giving your manager feedback.<\/p>\n

Establish a positive relationship with your manager<\/strong><\/h4>\n

One of the keys to giving feedback (in any context) is ensuring that you have a relationship with the person beforehand. Since feedback is meant to help the person on the receiving end, knowing them and their work is a key factor in being able to deliver the kind of thoughtful observations that will help them improve. In order to establish this relationship with your manager, it\u2019s important to build trust by taking initiative in your role and by asking for feedback yourself and acting on it. This will go a long way toward showing your manager that you value the relationship and that you\u2019re providing them with feedback designed to improve on an already positive working relationship.<\/p>\n

Ask for permission to give feedback<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Before giving your manager any feedback, it\u2019s important to ensure that they\u2019re receptive to it and that the timing is right. You can do this by asking them if you can share some thoughts on an existing project or if they are providing you with feedback on something and you\u2019d like to expand the conversation, you can offer them some feedback in return.<\/p>\n

The best way to ask for permission by framing the question as something that would be helpful to you as their employee. For example, when giving feedback related to a particular project, you can say something like, \u201cWhat would be really helpful to me would be to have some concrete steps in place for this next phase.\u201d This will show your manager that your feedback is ultimately related to delivering the best results possible and will help them understand how they can help you do that.<\/p>\n

Depersonalize the feedback<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Another key component of giving your manager feedback is to make it impersonal. Rather than saying something like, \u201cI don\u2019t like it when you do XYZ,\u201d you can say something like, \u201cSomething that\u2019s worked for me very well in the past with previous managers has been XYZ.\u201d This will shift the focus away from anything personal and onto your professional relationship.<\/p>\n

Write it out<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Once you have a clear idea of what you want to say, it\u2019s important to write it out and refine your delivery. This is a great way to ensure that your feedback is both effective and sensitively. After you have an initial draft, take another look at it and practice saying it as you would to your manager. If something doesn\u2019t sound quite right, refine it and try again. By the second or third draft, you\u2019ll likely have it just right and you\u2019ll be ready to discuss it with your manager.<\/p>\n

Although giving your manager feedback might seem a bit stressful, by focusing on how you can improve your working relationship and how you can help them help you, you\u2019ll be able to deliver the kind of feedback that managers appreciate and that makes the whole team stronger.<\/p>\n

Next, get more career tips for internships and entry-level jobs such as How to Get a Mentor at Work<\/a>\u00a0and find answers to common interview questions such as Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Giving and receiving feedback in a professional context might seem a bit intimidating at first. If that feedback is aimed at your manager, it\u2019s likely to be even more intimidating. How can you ensure that you\u2019re not offending your manager while also giving them feedback intended to improve your relationship and their work? 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