Hierarchies are everywhere. They’re at work. They’re at school. They’re inside our families, teams, and social networks. This second course in the "Feedback Loops" specialization will help you provide meaningful feedback to people both above and below you in a wide range of important organizational (and relational) structures.
Feedback Loops: Vertical Feedback
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Feedback Loops: Vertical Feedback
This course is part of Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback Specialization
Instructor: Patrick Barry
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Beginner level
No prior experience required
13 hours to complete
3 weeks at 4 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Become skilled at “managing up” and improve the feedback you provide your boss, teacher, mentor, coach, or other kind of supervisor
Become skilled at “managing down” and improve the feedback you provide your employees, students, mentees, players, or other people you supervise.
Improve how you receive feedback, both from people you supervise and from people who supervise you.
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Assessments
12 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 4 modules in this course
If you had to create a Feedback Manifesto, what would it include? Would there be any sections on "vertical feedback?" How about on "horizontal feedback"? Are you clear on the difference between those two things? By the end of this week, you will be. You'll also begin to understand the power of giving people the following kind of feedback: "We're glad you're here."
What's included
3 videos11 readings3 assignments1 app item5 discussion prompts
What sort of pressures and frustrations do the people organizationally above have to deal with? What might you do to show them that you support and appreciate their efforts?
What's included
10 videos4 readings3 assignments3 app items2 discussion prompts
How can feedback help with the pernicious effects of impostor syndrome? And what might be the benefits of sharing positive feedback about someone not just with the particular person but with their families?
What's included
6 videos3 readings3 assignments2 app items2 discussion prompts
Under what circumstances—and to which audiences—can negative feedback be helpful, even preferred?
What's included
11 videos3 readings3 assignments1 app item2 discussion prompts
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