Intro: Let's Feedforward - Parody

What is the most common reaction when someone says, "Can I give you some feedback?"

• Smiles and nods politely

• Panics internally

• Runs for the exit

• Says, 'Bring it on!' with confidence

Answer explanation

ALL OF THE ABOVE MY FREINDS!

"What’s the best response to feedback you don’t agree with?"

• Nod thoughtfully and ignore it

• Smile and say, 'Thanks for the feedback!' while planning revenge

• Ask clarifying questions to understand the perspective

• Politely pretend you didn’t hear it

Answer explanation

Staying ZEN while receiving feedback

"What does ‘constructive criticism’ usually feel like?"

• A gentle nudge in the right direction

• A brick wrapped in good intentions

• Free therapy

• A backhanded compliment

Answer explanation

Dodging like a pro! :)

"What’s the ultimate goal of giving feedback?"

• Improvement and growth

• Making someone feel bad

• Establishing your dominance

• Getting someone to do things your way

Answer explanation

"What’s the best way to communicate feedback during a tense situation?"

• Wait for the perfect moment when everyone’s relaxed

• Text it to avoid face-to-face awkwardness

• Start with, 'We need to talk...'

• Use humor to ease the tension, then get to the point

Answer explanation

Just laugh it out. Works like magic!

"Feedback should always focus on what went wrong."

• True

• False

Answer explanation

We call it a "feedback". Not a "beatback"!

"What’s the most creative way someone has given you feedback?"

• Through a funny meme

• With a heartfelt handwritten note

• By making it a team-building exercise

• Via interpretive dance

"Which communication method is LEAST effective for giving feedback?"

• A face-to-face conversation

• A well-crafted email

• A passive-aggressive sticky note on their desk

• Using a meme to soften the blow

Answer explanation

"What’s the classic ‘feedback sandwich’?"

• A compliment, criticism, and another compliment

• • A sandwich made of constructive ideas

• Something you eat when you're stressed about giving feedback

• A trick to make feedback more digestible

Answer explanation

Who knew feedback could be that tasty!

"How do you know you’ve given GOOD feedback?"

• The person nods and says, ‘Got it!’

• They make immediate improvements

• They thank you and ask for more

• They don’t run away from you in the hallway anymore

Answer explanation

Putin"ing" with style :)