Stop the Vague Feedback Cycle
3 Coaching Questions HR Leaders Can Use to Help Managers Deliver Better Feedback
Why Feedback Breaks Down
Feedback sounds “clear” to the manager, but confusing to the employee
Conversations focus on what went wrong—not what to do differently
Managers either soften feedback too much…or avoid it altogether
The same issues keep resurfacing quarter after quarter
“Vague feedback isn’t a communication problem—it’s a leadership clarity problem.”
Building Sustainable Feedback Capability
When feedback lacks clarity, HR is often pulled into supporting individual situations—helping managers recalibrate conversations after the fact.
Most managers already have foundational feedback skills. The opportunity is elevating how those skills are applied—bringing greater precision, consistency, and situational judgment to feedback conversations.
Effective feedback isn’t built through a single training or a set of scripts. It develops when:
Managers learn how to think about feedback, not just what to say
Skills are reinforced through real scenarios and reflection
Coaching integrates feedback behaviors into daily leadership practice
In a free consultation, we’ll share practical insights and lessons learned from years of working with managers and leadership teams—along with clear ideas you can apply immediately.
Explore the Feedback Framework
A coaching-led approach HR leaders use to empower managers to deliver more effective feedback
The Free Guide
A concise set of coaching questions HR leaders can use in 1:1s, manager check-ins, or leadership development conversations.
Session Recording
A walkthrough of why these questions work, common feedback traps, and how HR can coach leaders through real feedback challenges
These resources introduce the approach. Applying it effectively often benefits from shared context and conversation.
If you’re looking to continue strengthening feedback capability across your organization, you may also be interested in upcoming sessions and events.