4 Tips for Providing Quick and Effective Feedback

Hello everyone! Today, I want to share some tips on giving feedback. A lot of people encounter this question at work: How can you give high-quality feedback with limited time?

Whether it’s team collaboration, project management, or personal growth, feedback plays an important role. But if you often feel like there’s not enough time, or you’re not sure how to give effective feedback, here are four tips to help you be more efficient while giving great feedback:

• Focus on the Most Important Areas, Give High-Impact Feedback

Instead of tweaking every little detail, focus on the most important areas that will make the biggest difference. This saves time and helps the person learn how to improve their work in the future. You can provide a detailed example of how to fix something, then encourage them to apply that logic throughout the rest of the document.

• Start with Structural Feedback, Then Move to Line Edits

If what you receive is significantly different from your expectations, don’t rush into line-by-line edits. Start with high-level feedback on the overall structure and strategy. This helps the person make foundational changes before getting into the nitty-gritty details, preventing wasted edits later on.

• Use Verbal Feedback Instead of Written Feedback

Although written feedback may be efficient and scalable, it can also be time-consuming. In fact, verbal feedback is often much more efficient.

You can use voice notes, Loom videos, phone calls, and other methods to give feedback directly. This allows for quicker communication and helps you convey your message with warmth and clarity.

• Choose the Most Suitable Feedback Method for Both You and the Recipient

Choosing a feedback method that works well for you and is easy for the recipient to act on is key. The goal is to make feedback sustainable, so you can continue providing valuable input over time. Consistently giving effective feedback benefits both you and your team in the long run.