Giving feedback

When giving feedback it is important to create an environment where your researchers feel comfortable giving and receiving feedback. You might want to consider using the following models:

BOOST Feedback should be: 

• Balanced - include both good and constructive points
• Observed - only give examples of what you have seen the person say or do
• Objective - feedback should be factual and not an attack on someone's personality. It should focus on actions and not your feelings about the person
• Specific - always use specific examples
• Timely - feedback should be given as close to the event as possible. This will ensure accuracy

EEC model

• Example - what behaviour you have observed
• Effect - on the listeners, on you, on your research
• Change - what change in behaviour/approach do you expect - tell them, or ask them.