What is Feedback ?
Feedback is information given about the result of a process. In our case, feedback is the information we will each give to a person about the Web site he or she has developed.

The ability to give timely, appropriate feedback is a valuable skill that is worth developing for every aspect of your life. You will be seen as a valuable part of any team if you are able to give and accept feedback skillfully.

Mutual Respect
Feedback is most effective when all parties have respect for each other and their work.

Giving Feedback

You can boost your credibility and make your feedback easier to accept if you focus on strengths and areas for improvement and not weaknesses of the product you are reviewing. Your feedback should be focused on helping the recipient improve the product.

Concentrate on making your feedback...

• Specific
• Detailed
• Practical
• Accurate

• Give suggestions, if you can.
• Give examples.
• Focus on partnering with the recipient.
• Take it seriously.
• Show respect for the recipient of the feedback and the work being reviewed.
• Be professional.

Accepting Feedback

Accepting feedback is the other side of the coin. It is very important to the improvement of YOUR product.

• Don't take it personally. Remember, the feedback is about a product. It's not about you as a person.
• Show respect for the feedback and the feedback provider.
• If the feedback is unclear, ask for further details and suggestions.
• Take notes... pay attention to what the reviewer is telling you.
• Treat this as a learning experience.
• Realize that the person giving feedback has taken time to help you.
• Thank the person who gives honest feedback.
• Relax.