Josh Sloan, People Scientist and Data Lab lead at Culture Amp

says, “Feedback doesn’t have to be when you’re sitting down for

a one-on-one meeting. It’s valuable to get feedback (especially
when it’s positive) at any time. It’s like when you get a present on a
day that’s not your birthday – it’s extra special because it’s
unexpected.”
Use these examples as a framework, adjusting the language to what
feels natural for you.
1. “Something I really appreciate about you is….”
Example: “Something I really appreciate about you is your aptitude
for problem solving in a proactive way.”
2. “I think you did a great job when you…[insert specifics] it showed
that you had….”
Example: “I think you did a great job when you ran the all hands
meeting. It showed that you are capable of getting people to work
together and communicate effectively. I admire your communication
skills.”
3. “I would love to see you do more of X as it relates to Y”
Example: “One of your most impactful moments were the insights
you gleaned based on Project X. It showed the power of user testing
in shaping a feature roadmap and increases the likelihood that we
satisfy and delight our users. I’d love to see you do more of this.”

4. “I really think you have a superpower around X”

Example: “I really think you have a superpower around making new
hires feel welcome.”
5. “One of the things I admire about you is…”
Example: “One of the things I admire about you is your ability to
manage a team remotely.”
6. “I can see you’re having a positive impact in…”
Example: “I can see you’re having a positive impact in your new
office, people seem happy.”
7. “Can I share with you a bit of feedback that I/we have been
hearing?”
Sometimes a manager will receive feedback on their direct report.
This is a tricky situation, because feedback should generally avoid
hearsay and focus on an individual’s unique experience. However,
you should also have a plan to discussing third party feedback
(especially if it comes up often). This phrase is a great way to get
the conversation started, and share that it is coming from a third
party.