Implementing Effective Feedback Styles In The Workplace

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Overall feedback looks good on paper, but the actual process of it is far more complex than we would ever imagine. With different types of management and leadership styles in the workplace, feedback comes in different varieties. Feedback is highly encouraged in the workplace, but one must be mindful of the different backgrounds around, and how to properly develop and implement constructive feedback. I will be reflecting from my own supervisory experience in Charleston Treatment Center as well as reflect from my experience with feedback from my superior at this organization.
39 percent of employees feel underappreciated at work (Fermin, 2014.) Though this number is discouraging to read, I mentioned a lot of different management styles produce different feedback styles. I have worked various jobs since I was 16, and a common theme I recall is the management would only provide feedback when something the employee did was incorrect. I served as the supervisor on the Veterans Committee at Charleston Treatment Center. The purpose of our committee was to work as a medium between our patients in rehabilitation and the VA. Usual tasks would be their verification of treatment paperwork and support meetings throughout the week. I worked on a team of five on this committee. …show more content…

Though this subject did not require annual evaluations, it was an absolute necessity to be consistent in feedback, since the work was incredibly demanding. I general would review over the material for the week, thank them for their hard work, and then emphasize the importance of correctly filling out the proper paperwork. I would even offer to teach them how to properly fill out the forms. Overall, I would say that I used Mistake 7 frequently. I tend to over explain at times to make sure the individual understands everything, but sometimes it can confuse

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