Feedback Request Framework
Structure effective feedback requests that make it easy for others to give specific, actionable feedback.
Prompt
Help me request feedback on [specific area, project, or skill]. Create a feedback request that includes:
1. Context Setting
- What I'm asking feedback on
- Why I'm asking now
- What I'll do with the feedback
- Timeframe for feedback
2. Specific Areas
Instead of "How did I do?", ask about:
- [Area 1]: Specific skill or aspect (e.g., "How clear was my presentation structure?")
- [Area 2]: Another specific aspect (e.g., "Did I address stakeholder concerns effectively?")
- [Area 3]: Particular challenge (e.g., "How well did I balance user needs with business constraints?")
3. Helpful Framing Questions
For each area, provide:
- What went well that I should continue?
- What could I improve or do differently?
- Specific examples where you noticed this?
- On a scale of 1-5, how would you rate this aspect?
4. Make it Easy to Respond
- Keep it to 2-3 key areas (not overwhelming)
- Provide multiple response options (quick rating + optional details)
- Suggest time needed (e.g., "This should take 5 minutes")
- Offer to discuss in person if preferred
5. Sample Feedback Request
Write a complete feedback request message I can send to:
- My manager
- A peer or colleague
- A stakeholder
- My team
6. Follow-Up Plan
- How I'll acknowledge the feedback
- How I'll act on it
- When I'll follow up on progress
Format as a ready-to-send feedback request that's specific, actionable, and easy to respond to.How to use
- 1Replace [specific area, project, or skill] with what you want feedback on. Example: "my presentation skills in design reviews" or "the mobile app redesign I just completed"
- 2Add context: Describe the situation. Example: "I just led my first design sprint and want to improve my facilitation skills."
- 3Specify recipient: Mention who you're asking. Say "This is for my manager" or "This is for the product manager I worked with"
- 4Identify 2-3 areas: Be specific about what you want feedback on, not just "How did I do?"
- 5Paste the prompt into your preferred AI tool, like ChatGPT or Claude
- 6Review the feedback request: Ensure it's specific, focused, and easy to respond to
- 7Customize tone: Adjust formality based on your relationship with the recipient
- 8Send it: Share the request via email, Slack, or in your next 1:1
Pro Tips
- • Be specific: "How was my user research presentation?" not "How am I doing?"
- • Make it safe: Frame it as learning-focused, not defensive. Say "I want to improve" not "Did I mess up?"
- • Ask timely: Request feedback soon after the event (within a few days)
- • Limit scope: Focus on 2-3 areas max - too many questions = no response
- • Provide options: Give people an easy out like "Quick rating is fine, or we can discuss in detail"
- • Show you value it: Always acknowledge feedback and share how you're acting on it
- • Ask regularly: Make feedback requests a habit, not just during reviews
