As we begin to bring 2023 to a close, many of us are focused on improving our bottom line in 2024. This can sometimes involve having tough conversations with our employees and leadership teams. Providing feedback in our personal and professional lives can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be.
When you are giving someone feedback, whether it’s someone who reports to you or another coworker, the last thing you want to do is make the conversation feel like a blame game or like you're pointing the finger. Here’s what to avoid when giving feedback to ensure that the conversation is productive: