Bad bosses can definitely be a factor for employees who decide to leave. But instead of diving into a list of grievances, consider these steps that can be helpful for your boss, as well as a way to correct your frustration and improve your boss’s job performance.
Understand Your Goal
Know what’s the purpose of the feedback
Remove the Emotion
Approach the conversation ***estly and respectfully
- Be as direct as you can, but make sure that your tone is professional
- Ways to back into the conversation
- When giving feedback, start by using phrases like, ‘I’ve been having this issue. What do you think about approaching it from this direction?'”
Create a Two-Way Street
Once you provide your feedback, ask for theirs
- End the conversation by asking **w you can help
- Feedback can feel aw***rd, especially when you’re giving it to your boss, but if you don’t take the risk, your situation will remain exactly the same that it is right now or could potentially get worse
Prepare for the Conversation
Plan what you want to say
- Make sure that the conversation is happening face to face in some way, whether that’s in person or through a Zoom meeting
- See someone’s face in this type of meeting to gauge their reaction and steer the conversation
Ease Into Your Feedback
Ask permission to provide your thoughts.
- You want to share your perspective, but you are not telling them what you think they should be doing.
- Lovell suggests starting with something small first to see if they’re open to receiving feedback.
