Feedback is an essential part of developing people in ministry. We need to know how to do it well. Here are some tips for giving good, effective feedback:

• Using a tool called the SBI tool
• Being clear on the purpose, people, place, timing, tone and followup of feedback
• Making sure we are clear on the purpose of feedback: to make people better
• Making sure feedback is part of our culture, therefore it should go both ways
• Being aware of where is the best place to give feedback
• Making sure our tone and body language is aligned in feedback
• Feedback is not a one-off event but requires followup

TOOL BOX:

SBI Tool: Remember: Situation, Behaviour, Impact

Wisdom in Leadership by Craig Hamilton (See especially, Chapters 39 & 77)

Craig Hamilton on the Reach Australia Podcast

Previous Episode of Exploring the Unspoken Barriers to Providing Feedback