How to Give Feedback the Right Way!

Feedback is an important tool for managers to train and develop their direct reports. However, most managers do not like to give feedback, and most employees feel that they don’t receive enough and useful feedback. Alexander will address key steps to create a feedback process that serves the needs of employees and their companies. In his practitioner-focused and hands-on talk, he will demonstrate how to abandon the “feedback sandwich” in favor of effective feedback procedures, use feedback as a training and development tool, and ensure that feedback is tied to a company’s goals. He will further discuss how to ensure that a feedback culture does not evolve into a toxic culture of criticism.

Alexander Schwall is Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Rhabit Analytics. At Rhabit he oversees client success and scientific product development. Before founding Rhabit, Alexander was a Senior Consultant with DDI for 9 years. There he advised clients on HR strategy and lead the implementation of complex HR solutions. At DDI he also served as senior product developer 

creating various personality tests, cognitive ability tests, and leadership assessments. He received his Ph.D. from The Pennsylvania State University in 2008.