Course 2: Becoming a 7 Cups Leader - (Discussion #7) How to Provide Feedback
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Now that we've learned about how to receive feedback, let's talk about how to provide feedback!
- What is the four-part formula that you can use to say any difficult message well?
- Which one of these parts do you think you could improve on and do better for yourself "and why"?
- Why do you think it's so important to cultivate a feedback culture here on 7 Cups?
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@Heather225
- What is the four-part formula that you can use to say any difficult message well?
The four part formula: The micro-yes, Data point, Show impact, and End on a question
- Which one of these parts do you think you could improve on and do better for yourself?
It would definitely by the 'Show Impact' part of the formula
- Why do you think it's so important to cultivate a feedback culture here on 7 Cups?
It's important to cultivate a feedback cutlure here because there is no such thing as perfect. We all have areas that we fall short in and requires improvement. By having a feedback culture, it will help us to build trust amongst each other, grow as a team, and overall make 7cups a positive experience for all
@CheeryMango
Cheers to Cheery!
@CheeryMango
agree, feedback helps to grow as a team and individually too
@CheeryMango
Love your reply here, Mango! Would you like to tell me a bit about what causes it to be the "show impact" part that you feel you could improve upon?
@Aleks2 To answer the why portion of the question, there are times where I really don't pay much attention to the conversation going on or times I was only told half of the story. By me not paying attention or having the full story, it's difficult to say how it impacts me. A way I can improve this is by giving the person my full attention and asking them to fill in the gaps of their story, so that I can properly assess the situation and answer accordingly.
@CheeryMango
I agree! I need to work on the same thing and thank you for elaborating on your response!
@CheeryMango
Definitely a struggle many people have - including me! Thanks for sharing! Your responses are brilliant!
@CheeryMango
if one is not paying attention or having the full story, then it is difficult to say how it impacts.
@CheeryMango
Awesome answers! I too can improve on "showing impact" as it is difficult to analyze what is being impacted in the moment of giving somoene feedback.
@CheeryMango
Mango, I really liked your answers- especially answer to the last question. I agree with you completely.
@shiningSound31
I agree!
@CheeryMango
Agree with your last answer. Very well put. All the best!
@CheeryMango These are some great answers! Would you like to point out why would you like to improve in show impact?
@SofiaT2000 Thank you Sofia for your reply but I'd rather not 😇
@CheeryMango
Totally agree, amazing responses <3
@CheeryMango
Agree! There's always room for improvement and feedback giving is a way to go!
@CheeryMango
I can understand your point. Perfection does not exist.
@CheeryMango
I totally. Agrees with the points you brought up here.
@CheeryMango
Thats a perfectly neat answer !
- What is the four-part formula that you can use to say any difficult message well?
1. The micro yes questions
2. Be specific
3. Impact Statement
4. Show Impact
- Which one of these parts do you think you could improve on and do better for yourself?
I think that I will have to work on showing impact!
- Why do you think it's so important to cultivate a feedback culture here on 7 Cups?
Having a feedback culture ensures that everyone in the community will be able to grow and become better. Like other people have said, no one is perfect! We may not realize somethings and by giving/getting feedback we're allowing ourselves to be the best we can be by contributing work that others have checked. Since we are human, we may also look over things by accident and with feedback culture, we're able to identify it!
@softMusic9759
Amazing response! I love this!
@softMusic9759
agree that feedback puts in place a sysytem which can help us on track and progressing
Keep up the great work @softMusic9759 !
@softMusic9759
Very thoughtful answer and I agree with your answer to the last question!
@softMusic9759
Great answer Super-clear and well structured.
@softMusic9759
Happy to see how you look at feedback culture as an opportunity!
@softMusic9759
@softMusic9759
amazing response! keep up the good work
@softMusic9759
Your response is very detailed! Feedback is so important and you definitely did a great job reflecting on that!
@softMusic9759
Yes indeed, by getting feedback we're allowing ourselves to be the best we can and contribute to the work that others have seen
@softMusic9759
Well, said and you said some really good points there.
@softMusic9759
So beautifully explained !
@Heather225
Hello! How are you doing?
The parts are Micro-yes, Data Point, Show Impact, and End On A Question.
I could improve on the showing impact part, because I have a hard time taking myself into consideration.
If we don t improve, we just stay where we are. That isn t good. We can always improve to do a better job and be better in general. Because of the feedback, we can progress. We can grow. And we need to grow.
@Daf8
right, feedbck helps us to grow and progress, individually as well as a community
@blissart
Exactly! Thank you
@Daf8
Growth is important. Not just at 7 Cups. But also life in general. Great insight 
@shiningDay80
Thank you! I highly appreciate it.
@Daf8
I really love the way you presented your answers. It's really attractive! I wish you the best in your journey ahead
@shiningSound31
Thank you! I would wish you luck, too, but you clearly don't need it
@Daf8
Everyone needs the best of their luck, 
@shiningSound31
You don't need luck. Luck needs you
@Daf8
Hugs and Love
@shiningSound31
*Hugs, love, and hugs*
@Daf8
Thats soo true
@Heather225
- What is the four-part formula that you can use to say any difficult message well? Micro yes, Data points, Show impact, and End with a question
- Which one of these parts do you think you could improve on and do better for yourself? Data points. I feel like I tend to use blur words to make the feedback feel softer or more gentle.
- Why do you think it's so important to cultivate a feedback culture here on 7 Cups? I think it's important because we are constantly evolving. Without feedback, you can get stuck or assume that 'no news is good news'. Feedback is important as we all can learn more and grow more in our roles.
@PeaceLoveandPaws
So sincere! Amazing
@PeaceLoveandPaws
I get what you're saying about the blur words. I tend to use them to soften the blow as well because I do not want them to feel bad. However, it is important to be direct with others when needed. It can help give them the push they need!
@PeaceLoveandPaws
Keep up the good work
@PeaceLoveandPaws
No news is good news! Great way of expression! All the best!
@PeaceLoveandPaws I totally agree! Just because we received some good feedback doesn't mean we should rest! Great answer!
@PeaceLoveandPaws
Hi Paw 😊
"Without feedback, we can get stuck to assume that no news is good news". Couldn't agree more with that statement. 💖
Cheers!
Reallly well said. I like your point of view on this.
@Heather225
- What is the four-part formula that you can use to say any difficult message well?: The micro yes, leave out blur words, impact statement and end on a question
- Which one of these parts do you think you could improve on and do better for yourself?: Impact statement
- Why do you think it's so important to cultivate a feedback culture here on 7 Cups?: Helps people to become better listeners and community members
@azuladragon34
I agree! Nice one
@azuladragon34
Would you like to elaborate on why you picked the "Impact statement"?
@Aleks2
Because i am terrible at it
@Heather225
- What is the four-part formula that you can use to say any difficult message well?
The micro-yes, Data point, Show impact, and End on a question
- Which one of these parts do you think you could improve on and do better for yourself?
the 'Show Impact'
- Why do you think it's so important to cultivate a feedback culture here on 7 Cups?
It's important to cultivate a feedback cutlure here because feedbacks help us to improve and meet high expectations. with so many interactions, roles one can have on 7cups, a regular feedback helps in being more productive
@Heather225
- What is the four-part formula that you can use to say any difficult message well? The micro yes, data point, show impact, end on a question.
- Which one of these parts do you think you could improve on and do better for yourself? Probably the show impact part.
- Why do you think it's so important to cultivate a feedback culture here on 7 Cups? I think its important to cultivate a feedback culture on 7 Cups because this platform is for helping people and theres always room for improvement. If we cultivate a feedback culture then there would be more improvements made by leaders and listeners which means we can improve in helping and supporting people.
@bookworm274 I really like what you've said about feedback mattering because the resulting improvements trickle down to the people that this site is trying to help and support.
@Heather225
- What is the four-part formula that you can use to say any difficult message well?
1.The Micro 2 .Data Point 3.Show Impact 4.End on a Question
- Which one of these parts do you think you could improve on and do better for yourself "and why"?
I need to work on all without a doubt .. I am not gonna say i am perfect on all these or even that great but I will say I found them all interesting to learn mrore from but I am gonna go woth 4. End on a Question.
- Why do you think it's so important to cultivate a feedback culture here on 7 Cups?
We all need feedback in real life and on this site because we need to know how we are doing and what ways we can improve and grow as a team and a whole community. We may be weak in some areas and need to know how we can improve and grow. We wanna do this in a contructive way by learning how to give the right kind of feedback and use the skills taught in the Video . As leaders we wanna make sure that we are not being hurfful to someone this pushes people away.. Do it in a constructive way and be kind about it and people will grow and stay around .Feedback can also be good feedback and make people feel even better and do even better !!
@Tyedyedbutterfly65
Very great answers!
@shiningSound31 Thank you
@Heather225
- What is the four-part formula that you can use to say any difficult message well?
The four-part formula used to say any difficult message well is :
a. Micro-yes question : this question is a pacing tool - it helps the person know that the feedback is coming also it creats a moment of buy-in.
b. Data point : this is about being specific and cut out any words that aren't objective.
c. Impact statement : now impact statement is about naming exactly how the data point impacted you. It gives you a sense of purpose, meaning and logic.
d. End-on-question : wraping up the whole feedback with a question. This helps the conversation no longer become a monologue but rather a joint problem-solving situation.
- Which one of these parts do you think you could improve on and do better for yourself "and why"?
The one part that i can really work on is the micro-yes question, i could really use that kind of question to help me let the person know that I am about to give a feedback and I am no longer bluntly expressing my feedback. I could also use data points to be clear and specific and not beat around the bush and give unclear ideas.
- Why do you think it's so important to cultivate a feedback culture here on 7 Cups?
We are all learning from one another. Feedback is about growth and we want each one of us to grow. It helps us to recognise whats missing or what could be done better.
@positivePumpkin22
Comprehensive answers 
Totally agreed and Love it!
Cheers! ^o^
Hey I love that you point out the relationship between giving feedback and growth!
- What is the four-part formula that you can use to say any difficult message well?
The four part formula: The micro-yes, Data point, Show impact, and End on a question
- Which one of these parts do you think you could improve on and do better for yourself?
For me, I'd have to say the Show Impact part of it :P
- Why do you think it's so important to cultivate a feedback culture here on 7 Cups?
Feedback is important because if you don't have feedback, you have no way to improve yourself. Asking and receiving feedback is incredibly beneficial to your growth as a person, listener, or otherwise
@smolecho
It's so true what you are saying about feedback. Without it there is no way to improve. What in your opinion could you do to improve on the "Show impact" part?