In this episode, Jim and Lauren follow up to the last episode, episode 45 and share a few more pieces of advice for giving and receiving feedback. We will then provide a few tips for giving and receiving feedback. We cover points including these below. We hope you enjoy listening.
When giving and receiving feedback, it is important to be aware of the difference between venting, complaining and giving or requesting feedback
When you give feedback, it is helpful to frame it in a way that is not confrontational; frame this in a way for how you like to work or what you need
A few tips for giving feedback up (managing up)
Managing up takes courage
Having a sense of humility is important
A few tips for how to enter into and navigate difficult conversations
Let the person know how you are feeling before you just dive in
Remember, avoiding difficult conversations might just ruin relationships. Having these can help deepen relationships and build trust.
Lauren Celano, CEO of Propel Careers and Jim Gould, the Director for Postdoctoral Affairs at Harvard Medical School, launched this podcast as a way for us to share our advice, insights, and reflections to help others navigate their careers.
As we develop new episodes, this podcast will provide insights regarding career advice to help listeners navigate career choices and become more confident in their decisions. We look forward to busting myths and providing real life, timely, and accurate advice. Jim and Lauren work heavily with Ph.D. trained scientists, but the advice we provide can be applicable to other audiences. We hope you enjoy listening!