You’ve completed a project. You’ve tracked the results. In your mind, it’s a success. However, you haven’t really heard anything from your client or boss. So how do you know?
You’ve got to ask for feedback. That’s not the same thing as asking for a pat on the back. It can provide real value, especially if you’ll be working for this person on additional projects.
Before you ask, make sure you have a specific set of questions in mind. Ask questions like “in 3 sentences or less, describe any reservations you had with the project” or “list 2 things you found most beneficial.” Frame your requests as opportunities to improve for the next project.
Make sure you portray that this feedback is important to you. Don’t devalue the request by couching it with phrases such as “if you have time” or “feel free to tell me.”
With proper feedback, you will grow and create a better team environment.
Set a deadline for the feedback request. Follow-up if you get no response.
Turn that feedback into action and you’ll continue to be a valued contributor for many projects to come.
5 Things Your Boss Never Wants to Hear (If You Want to Be Seen as a Rising Star)
Your words can lift your career—or limit it. In this post, I’m sharing five phrases your boss never wants to hear if you want to be seen as a rising star in your organization. These are the small-but-powerful moments that shape your professional reputation. Inspired by my books Get Noticed, Get Hired and Culture Secrets, this article shows you what to say instead so you stand out for all the right reasons.
