Talk: Ditch the Compliment Sandwhich and Give Feedback that Works
Giving feedback is awkward, stressful, and necessary. If you’re a team lead or engineering manager, you can’t let the fear of a tough conversation prevent you from building your people up.
While the “compliment sandwich” (praise-criticism-praise) might ease the awkwardness, it doesn’t get results. In this talk you will learn an alternative 4-part technique that has consistently reduced my anxiety and helped me give effective guidance to multiple teams. We’ll break down the model in depth and practice with real-world examples, including what to do with conversations that go sideways.
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