As professionals, we want to hone our skills and improve workplace performance, increasing our chances of advancement and value in the job market. Being able to provide constructive professional feedback is crucial to professional growth and advancement. Managers must be able to intervene and provide constructive criticism to help teams improve and rectify situations before they escalate. Employees should also be able to give colleagues and leadership teams professional feedback to share their perspectives and help their organizations improve.
We’ll share tips and examples to help you provide effective professional feedback and constructive criticism. Plus, we’ll explain why this skill is crucial in the workplace.
How to give effective professional feedback and constructive criticism
Aisha Blake, Detroit chapter leader of Girl Develop It, identified two types of professional feedback: positive and constructive.