How to Give Feedback—Especially When You’re Dreading it | Christine vs. Work

Harvard Business Review · Oct 23, 2026 · 13m

How to Give Feedback—Especially When You’re Dreading it | Christine vs. Work

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Giving feedback can be tricky and awkward, especially if you’re conflict averse. How do you give feedback that’s empathetic yet effective?

Giving feedback, especially if it’s constructive, can be difficult and agonizing to deliver. One extreme is to brush concerns under the rug and wait until the very last minute, with potentially disastrous results. The other extreme is to come across as blunt or judgemental—which can…