Make vague feedback useful.

What did they say?

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The feedback you received

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What would help you most?

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Which theme fits best? Something else / I’m not sureStrategic thinkingCommunicationConfidenceTaking ownershipMaking work visible

What is missing from the feedback?

A specific example“When did you notice this?” A clear expectation“What would you want me to do differently?” A practical first step“Which change matters most?”

How will you follow up?

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After you talk: capture what you agree

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One change I’ll try

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When we’ll review it