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How To Give Positive And Constructive Feedback As An Introverted Engineering Manager
- Giving constructive feedback is challenging for introverts and for engineering managers. It is a critical component of your job to help move the team forward.
- Feedback conversations that only include constructive feedback or only positive feedback are problematic.
- It is advisable to give both kind of feedback to provide a balanced approach. This also helps the receiver see that performance is a work in progress.
- Preparing for feedback meetings beforehand makes it easier for introverted engineering managers to remain calm and focused.
- Include small talk at the beginning of the feedback meeting to make everyone feel more comfortable.
- When giving feedback, focus on the issue, not the person.
- Shift the conversation to solve the problem as a team challenge rather than singling out an individual for something they did wrong.
- Developing an environment in which feedback is a regular part of the process can help to prevent defensiveness and promote growth.
- Introverted engineering managers should not try to behave like extroverted "bosses."
- Feedback is a two-way street, and managers should solicit insights from their team about how they can provide better support.
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