Giving feedback 101

Plus: four other ways to level up in work

Subscribe   /   View in browser   /   Invite a friend 06 July 2021 It’s rarely fun getting critical feedback from your manager. But for managers themselves, giving your employees harsh but honest criticism can make you shudder with anxiety, too. We dig into why it’s important to build your feedback skills, plus other things from the Courier archive to take your business to the next level.       01 Feedback isn’t just hard to receive Unsurprisingly, more than a third of managers find it hard to give critical feedback to their employees. Therese Huston, founding director of the Center of Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Seattle University, explores why. Read more Unsurprisingly, more than a third of managers find it hard to give critical feedback to their employees. Therese Huston, founding director of the Center of Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Seattle University, explores why.       02 Don't ignore Pinterest  Pinterest is a lot more than just a virtual corkboard for DIYers and wedding planners – and audience numbers are growing fast. We dig into why it’s a super-relevant platform for brands to focus on. Read more Pinterest is a lot more than just a virtual corkboard for DIYers and wedding planners – and audience numbers are growing fast. We dig into why it’s a super-relevant platform for brands to focus on.       03 So, you’re looking for an angel investor...  Angel investors can be as game-changing for your company as the name suggests – but you need to find people who’ll really add value to what you’re building. Here’s how to find the right angel investors for your business.  Read more Angel investors can be as game-changing for your company as the name suggests – but you need to find people who’ll really add value to what you’re building. Here’s how to find the right angel investors for your business.        04 The dos and don’ts of rewards-based crowdfunding Rewards-based crowdfunding offers investors varying levels of non-financial rewards depending on how much they pledge. We speak to one expert for some advice for those thinking about going down this route. Read more Rewards-based crowdfunding offers investors varying levels of non-financial rewards depending on how much they pledge. We speak to one expert for some advice for those thinking about going down this route.       05 How to start a vertical farm  You’ve probably already heard how vertical farming is a more water-efficient, high-yield and scalable method of growing crops. But how do you actually get started in the sector? Here’s everything you need to know. Read more You’ve probably already heard how vertical farming is a more water-efficient, high-yield and scalable method of growing crops. But how do you actually get started in the sector? Here’s everything you need to know.

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