Identify those items which were unclear or contradictory and invite clarification or interpretation. If the data does not clearly prioritize your improvement needs, ask for help identifying the most important areas to work on. Publicly commit to changing and ask for help. Define what they can hold you accountable for and in return what you need from them. Over the years, we have all learned techniques that help us give and receive feedback.
Many people are afraid to give feedback because they think of it as a judgment.
Instead, consider it an offering. We all want to improve. When giving feedback, it is our responsibility to be clear and specific about what we mean, feel, and observe. We can offer suggestions, but it is not our responsibility to decide what to do with the feedback. For these major discussions, this four-step process can help you plan what to say and build a PACT for the future.