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Avoid giving 'compliments sandwich' feedback from "summary" of Radical Candor by Kim Malone Scott
When you're giving feedback to someone on your team, it can be tempting to soften the blow by sandwiching your criticism between two compliments. This approach may seem like a kind way to deliver feedback, but it can actually be counterproductive in the long run. By sandwiching criticism between compliments, you run the risk of diluting the impact of your feedback. The person receiving the feedback may focus more on the positive aspects you mentioned rather than the areas they need to improve. This can lead to a lack of clarity and confusion about what they need to work on. Additionally, using the compliments sandwich approach can erode trust between you and your team member. They may start to see you as someone who is not b...
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