Resilient Leadership & Human Sustainability · Culture & Trust

The Art and Science of Feedback©

Tools to build a shared framework, use clear structures, and transform feedback into a continuous driver for growth and collaboration.

In-class or online; 1.5 days / 9 hoursIn-Class / OnlineGroups of up to 12 participantsPeople Managers & Leads
The Art and Science of Feedback

Have you ever noticed how communication breaks down when feedback is delivered poorly or met with defensiveness? Without a clear purpose and structure, both positive and corrective feedback often fail, leaving individuals feeling misunderstood or detached from team goals.

The Art and Science of Feedback© equips participants with practical tools to deliver and receive feedback effectively. By exploring core frameworks like the GROW model, this course establishes a shared vocabulary that reduces friction and builds productive, growth-oriented workplace behaviors.

What you will learn

How to...

  • approach the process of giving and receiving feedback with clarity, open-mindedness, and accountability
  • structure your feedback effectively using established models
  • identify and bypass the psychological traps and counterproductive behaviors that hinder healthy communication
  • manage emotional reactions, maintain a constructive attitude, and employ non-conflictual language
  • establish a shared organizational understanding

What to expect

  • A practical framework for analyzing feedback as a professional tool for development, rather than a subjective critique
  • Explicit communication methods, including the implementation of the GROW model and non-conflictual language patterns
  • Guided analysis of realistic workplace scenarios to practice avoiding communication traps and emotional triggers
  • Interactive exercises designed to align individual behaviors with organizational growth objectives
  • A set of actionable techniques for balancing positive and corrective inputs to enhance trust and collaboration across teams