7 Ways to Ask for Feedback (And Get the Type of Feedback You Want)
Asking for feedback is a great way to get constructive criticism and ideas to help you improve.
However, the way you ask for feedback determines what type of feedback you will receive. Knowing how to effectively ask for feedback can help you get the kind of feedback that will truly help you grow and improve.
In this blog post, we will discuss the best ways to ask for feedback and how to get the type of feedback you want.
Avoid Asking Leading Questions
Leading questions can be tempting to use when asking for feedback, but they can also produce skewed or biased results. A leading question is one that has an expected response and will often lead the respondent to provide a predetermined answer rather than their own opinion.
Examples of leading questions include:
Don’t you think this design looks great?
Wouldn’t it be better if we used this color?
Isn’t this the right direction to take?
These types of questions suggest that the respondent should answer in a certain way, instead of providing their true opinion.
To get honest, unbiased feedback, it’s best to avoid leading questions. Instead, use open-ended questions…
