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Don't say anything bad. It will be used against you. Nothing is anonymous and HR is not your friend.
I'd say it depends on your relationship with your boss and the culture of your agency. I've provided feedback on my boss every year for the last 4 years--things he does really well as well as things he definitely needs to work on. I indicated that I didn't mind if the feedback was shared with him because we have a good relationship. Nothing negative has ever come of it, in fact, he's thanked me for it and I can tell he's working on some of the things I called out as areas of focus for him. It's actually really great to see.
This is depressing to me. How is leadership/upper management ever expected to improve if we're all too scared to speak the truth about what needs to be improved?
Nope. Even the bosses need a performance review now and again. That being said, focus on the positive, and spin the negative. It’s not “Joe doesn’t make time for me,” it’s, “Joe is really smart and I’d like to make more time to learn from him."
I don’t know, but it sure isn’t a confession
Agreed that your feedback will not be private. But a thoughtful, professional response could help in the long run if played correctly.
Director 1 is spot on. I got asked this and just blew it off, commensurately my company was a shit show and didn't notice. My boss in question was 70% of what was wrong with the company, was the root
cause of massive turnover, and HR knew it all along. An honest review would have been one more on the pile and wouldn't have done shit.
Depends if you want to throw them under the bus or not? Are you in a burning bridges mood?
Think in terms of Start, Stop, Continue. And lead with the positive. I also speak what makes my boss great, but then soon the negative towards “things that would make it even better”. And write it knowing your boss will see everything. And...also know that the way in which you give feedback reflects just as much on YOU. HR will often turn around and cite emotional immaturity for those who rant, complain or are inarticulate. One last thing; sprinkle I not just the dynamic of your relationship, but your boss’s impact on the team and the business health.
Depends on your agency. With us it isn't a trap for the most part (at least in my experience). I actually sometimes make an effort to give feedback to my boss's bosses, if its positive anyway. Some other agencies tho....yeah, it's a trap. For your boss. Be careful but if you're in a bridge burning mood (rightful or not) then you can play it to your advantage.
There is a professional way to deliver any feedback. I’m surprised at how many would opt out of this opportunity. They need your feedback just like you need theirs.