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Young people who "need reviews" do not actually need reviews but validation. Giving them a mixed review is not going to help their performance or their morale.
by asdfman123 7y ago
Young people who "need reviews" do not actually need reviews but validation. Giving them a mixed review is not going to help their performance or their morale.
Imagine your wife or SO came to you and asked "Am I pretty?" and you told them, "Well, you've made some good efforts, but I think you could definitely dress a little nicer and lose some weight. I know we can get there after enough effort, though. Be a team player!"
- reggieband 7y ago> Young people who "need reviews" do not actually need reviews but validation. I think that is cynical and I believe that you are generally incorrect. Every engineer is individual and has their own needs. It is my belief that good management attempts to understand the needs of individuals and will provide them what they need. Maybe you have managed people who were seeking validation during the review process, I have no doubt they exist. But I have personal experience with team members, to whom I have had the responsibility to deliver reviews, and they were looking for clear feedback.
- bcyn 7y agoOf course, someone who's asking "Am I pretty?" is not as receptive to feedback as someone who's asking "What can I do to be prettier?" Many people who seek feedback or reviews are in the latter camp.