Have you ever received vague feedback from your boss? Maybe your boss said you need to act more strategically. On one hand, you love hearing their opinion, but on the other hand you may be frustrated that their guidance isn’t actionable or clear.
As you advance in your career, however, you’re expected to make better decisions with less guidance and understand the ambiguity around you. The better you are at making clear feedback actionable, the more effectively you’ll be able to act.
Ask better questions : - If you want to know your leader’s perspective, you can naturally ask some key questions—like do you have any feedback? What did you think? What one thing could I have done differently? Or how could I have answered a question more precisely? Asking such questions can help you read your boss’ mind and get positive feedback.
Link the feedback to the goal : - It is important that you link your goal to your boss's feedback and email him that this quarter my goal is to work on a new project, and ask him what is the best and most important work you see in the company or our colleagues right now? This shows that you are taking your professional development seriously and expect not only encouragement but also meaningful guidance from your boss.
Present options : - If you expect to get feedback from your boss on a topic soon, then you can present two clear options to him on that topic, such as can I discuss this topic independently or wait for you to reach a final decision? Should I give advice to team members or work on big and challenging projects?
Speak clearly : - Sometimes the boss does not realize that his communication style is not working for you. So tell him your priority and request him to clarify his point by giving examples.
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