Giving Feedback: Open-Ended Question Guide
Want to feel more confident when giving feedback? We provide an outline for one way you can consider structuring a feedback conversation, as well as some suggested open-ended questions you can use as a guide.
Want to feel more confident when giving feedback? We provide an outline for one way you can consider structuring a feedback conversation, as well as some suggested open-ended questions you can use as a guide.
Want to feel more confident when giving feedback? We provide an outline for one way you can consider structuring a feedback conversation, as well as some suggested open-ended questions you can use as a guide.
As managers, providing feedback can feel intimidating and challenging. However, entering a feedback conversation with a mindset that you might learn something new can help build trust and ensure psychological safety for your team members.
One way to do this is by using open-ended questions instead of close-ended questions. Close-ended questions are questions that can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no," while open-ended questions invite deeper reflection and discussion.
In this guide, we provide an outline for one way you can consider structuring a feedback conversation, as well as some suggested open-ended questions you can use.
By approaching situations with curiosity, we can create a feedback culture that's less about judgment and more about collaborative improvement and mutual understanding.
The guide includes:
An overview of open-ended vs. close-ended questions
A step-by-step structure for one way to give feedback
Suggested open-ended questions you can use to guide feedback conversations