University of Michigan

Feedback Loops: Vertical Feedback

University of Michigan

Feedback Loops: Vertical Feedback

This course is part of Feedback Loops: How to Give & Receive High-Quality Feedback Specialization

Patrick Barry

Instructor: Patrick Barry

Access provided by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 week to complete
at 10 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
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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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Patrick Barry
University of Michigan
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