Effective Feedback: A Two- Way Street Gwen Lombard, PhD, RN Casey White, PhD February 24, 2011
Learning Objectives: At the end of the workshop, you will be able to: Define and describe several models for giving effective feedback to learners List characteristics of effective feedback Use specific language that constitutes effective feedback to learners Discuss effective strategies for receiving feedback
Online Learning Module
Characteristics of Effective Feedback Delivered in non-threatening setting Specific Timely Focus on 1-3 areas that are remediable Based on objective not subjective data Consequences explained Provides “next step” Goal is to help, not punish
Giving feedback: State that you are going to give feedback Involve the learner in the process Use neutral, non-judgmental language Focus on the behavior, not the person
Strategies Feedback Sandwich or Oreo Cookie Open-faced Sandwich
What barriers to giving feedback have you encountered?
Discussion in Small Groups What strategies did this instructor utilize? What did the instructor do well? How could this feedback session be improved?
Small Group Cases Issues of concern Aim(s) and/or Resolution(s) Action plan Feedback language you would use
Small Group Presentation of Their Cases
Receiving Feedback A colleague has come to you and said, “Can I give you some feedback on Grand Rounds session you gave last week?” What would be your first reaction? How do think you would you feel?
Other Side of Street: Receiving Feedback Tips for Receiving Feedback Effectively: Know what to ask for- be specific Alert sources to the specific feedback you want Place clear boundaries around the feedback – so won’t get overwhelmed Dartmouth’s Manager’s Toolkit – Human Resources
Make it painless for the other person: Just listen – don’t quibble If not specific enough, ask behavioral questions Keep asking “What else?” Assume good intentions Be accepting Focus on the future
Dan McCarthy:
Closure Key take-a-ways: Tell person that you are going to give them feedback Engage learner in the process – self assessment Focus on behaviors – what needs to be changed Develop an action plan Receivers: Ask for specific feedback Use the feedback