Thanks for the Feedback Workshop
This practical workshop helps teams build the skill of receiving feedback with curiosity, clarity and resilience—even when it’s hard to hear. (Based on insights from "Thanks for the Feedback" by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen)
✓ Created by former KPMG & McKinsey consultants
What You'll Achieve with the Thanks for the Feedback Workshop
Real outcomes that transform your team
Increased confidence in receiving feedback among team members.
Enhanced ability to turn challenging feedback into growth opportunities.
Stronger team collaboration through improved communication skills.
When to Use the Thanks for the Feedback Workshop
Perfect for these situations and team challenges
When teams struggle to accept feedback constructively during performance reviews.
To improve communication and trust after a team conflict.
How the Thanks for the Feedback Workshop Works
A step-by-step breakdown of the workshop process
1Step 1: Welcome & Purpose
Participants are introduced to the workshop's objectives, aiming to practice feedback skills to enhance resilience and improve relationships.
2Step 2: Warm-Up: What Feedback Feels Like
Participants reflect individually on past feedback experiences and share in small groups to identify common themes in helpful and challenging feedback.
3Step 3: 3 Types of Feedback + 3 Triggers
The group learns about three types of feedback (appreciation, coaching, evaluation) and the three common triggers that hinder effective feedback reception.
4Step 4: Shift from “What’s Wrong?” to “Tell Me More”
Participants explore how to respond to feedback with curiosity instead of defensiveness, fostering a mindset that views feedback as valuable information.
Key Topics Covered in the Thanks for the Feedback Workshop
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