Session II - Feedback in Communication by JAINAL ABEDIN
Session II
Feedback in Communication
Feedback
Feedback is the response or reaction given after receiving information, instructions, or actions.
Forms of feedback
- A smile or nod.
- A question or clarification.
- Thank you note or an acknowledgement note.
- Clapping or hooting.
Characteristics of feedback:-
- The intention of the feedback should ensure that communication becomes successful.
- It should be conveyed with clarity.
- It should be fair and non judgemental.
- It should be intimated at proper time.
Types of feedback
1. Formal and Informal feedback
A formal feedback follows a structured or preset format using which the receiver frames feedback and sends it. It covers predefined points and has a specific blueprint. E.g – “Congratulations on scoring A+ in your final examination. You are promoted to class X”.
Informal feedback is spontaneously framed and does not stick to a specific structure such as instant comments by the the listener or audience. E.g : “Good job! Congratulations!”
2. Descriptive and Non-descriptive feedback
A descriptive feedback provides meaningful information in a detailed expressive manner that also contains some analysis or suggestions. E.g – “All paragraphs should cover basically one idea. Only one paragraph was as per this specifications, other paragraphs covered multiple ideas and the information was also not linked.”
A non-descriptive feedback provides some specific information but does not give detailed descriptions. Eg- “I only liked your 3rd paragraph. Others need improvement.”
3. Specific and Non-specific feedback
The specific Feedback talks about a thing or a point particularly without talking about a general overview. E.g : “I liked the way you described your grandpa’s character. It makes me feel like I know him.”
The non-specific feedback talks about the entire thing while giving a general overview. It does not particularly pinpoint a specific thing/feature. Eg. – “I liked your story. It’s good.”
Q. What are the importances of feedback?
A: Following are the importance’s of feedback:
- It forms the basis of understanding.
- It helps to avoid mistakes.
- It promotes personal and professional growth.
- It helps in creating friendly work environment.
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