From 48472aa91024ee1b0fa8b66d7b3d646ad7acd821 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gabriela Moreno Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2024 13:04:23 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] feat(issue-1151): added feedback document inside career folder --- career/feedback.md | 52 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 52 insertions(+) create mode 100644 career/feedback.md diff --git a/career/feedback.md b/career/feedback.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..8a0e65e27 --- /dev/null +++ b/career/feedback.md @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +# Feedback +### Projected Time +Approximately 45 minutes + +## Overview + +> “You can't achieve excellence in life if you fear opinion.” +― Janna Cachola + +Feedback is the best way to steer your actions toward your goals. Understanding the significance of feedback within tech environments is crucial. This document outlines key concepts and practices to effectively give and receive feedback, promoting growth and improvement. + +## Key Points +1. **Importance of Feedback**: Feedback is essential for personal and professional growth, helping align your actions with your goals. +2. **Feedback Culture**: The culture of feedback varies significantly across organizations. It's important to actively seek and foster a feedback-rich environment. +3. **Feedback Focus Areas**: +- **Code Quality**: Ensuring clarity and efficiency in coding. +- **Communication**: Enhancing both written and spoken interactions. +- **Behavior**: Observing and improving professional conduct. + + + +## Goal + +- Aim to provide constructive feedback daily, fostering continual improvement and adaptation. + +## Common Misconceptions +- Feedback has to be about something HUGE + - Many assume that feedback should only be given for significant issues or mistakes. Regular feedback on everyday tasks and small achievements can also drive continuous improvement and build confidence. +- Feedback has to be about mistakes + - While addressing mistakes is a part of giving feedback, it's equally important to acknowledge what someone is doing right. Positive feedback reinforces good practices and behaviors +- Feedback will cause resentment + - If delivered thoughtfully and constructively, feedback does not lead to resentment. It's crucial to approach feedback with empathy, focusing on growth and solutions rather than blame. This approach helps build trust and fosters a supportive environment where feedback is viewed as a tool for development rather than criticism. + +# Techniques for Effective Feedback +### Techniques +- [Lara Hogan's Feedback equation](https://larahogan.me/blog/feedback-equation/) +1. **Observation:** Focus on observable facts without personal opinions. +2. **Impact:** Discuss how specific behaviors or actions impact the team or project. +3. **Question:** Pose genuine questions to encourage dialogue and collaborative problem-solving. + +# Group Exercise +## Rewrite feedback in the O.I.Q. format + +### Step 1 + +Write down a scenario where you wanted to give someone else feedback, but you didn't. + +### Step 2 +Write out the Observation, Impact, and Question to foster a more constructive dialogue. + +### Conclusion +Mastering feedback techniques is invaluable for anyone moving into the tech industry, promoting a healthy work environment and personal career growth. \ No newline at end of file