Using Feedback to Drive Performance
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Using Feedback to Drive Performance
This course is part of Improving Team Performance Specialization
Instructor: Madecraft
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What you'll learn
How to give timely, specific, and personalized feedback that drives measurable performance improvement.
How to receive feedback with emotional intelligence, reduce defensiveness, and turn conversations into productive action.
How to address unmet expectations using practical frameworks that build accountability, motivation, and a culture of continuous feedback.
Skills you'll gain
- Performance Measurement
- Communication
- De-escalation Techniques
- Leadership
- Leadership Development
- People Development
- Emotional Intelligence
- Active Listening
- Communication Strategies
- Performance Management
- Performance Improvement
- Team Performance Management
- Constructive Feedback
- Team Motivation
- Employee Coaching
- Motivational Skills
- Disciplinary Procedures
- Performance Analysis
- Conflict Management
- Empathy
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March 2026
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There are 5 modules in this course
In this course, you will learn how to give clear, timely, and personalized feedback that drives measurable improvement. You will strengthen your ability to receive feedback without defensiveness, navigate emotional conversations with confidence, and address performance challenges related to motivation, ability, or behavior. You will also learn how to use data, balance feedback frequency, and foster a culture of continuous, informal feedback across your team.
What makes this course unique is its practical, real-world approach to performance conversations. Rather than offering theory alone, it provides concrete frameworks, conversation tools, and step-by-step methods you can apply immediately, whether you are leading direct reports or collaborating with peers. From de-escalating heated discussions to implementing empathetic disciplinary action, each lesson focuses on actionable strategies that build both accountability and trust. By the end of this course, you will be equipped to transform feedback from an uncomfortable obligation into a powerful leadership tool that strengthens relationships, improves results, and elevates overall team performance.
Feedback can either fuel growth or create frustration, depending on how and when it’s delivered. In this module, you’ll learn how to give purposeful, personalized, timely, and specific feedback so you can drive real behavior change, strengthen trust, and turn everyday conversations into performance breakthroughs.
What's included
5 videos1 assignment2 discussion prompts
5 videos•Total 14 minutes
- Everything is Feedback•1 minute
- Purposes of Feedback•3 minutes
- Personalized Feedback •3 minutes
- Timely Feedback •2 minutes
- Specific Feedback •4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Feedback That Guides Action•10 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
- What Is the Real Purpose of Your Feedback?•10 minutes
- One Size Doesn’t Fit All•10 minutes
Receiving feedback well is just as important as giving it, yet it’s often where growth breaks down. In this module, you’ll learn how to listen actively, manage defensiveness, navigate emotional conversations, and close the gap between intention and behavior so you can turn feedback into insight, stronger relationships, and meaningful personal growth.
What's included
4 videos2 assignments2 discussion prompts
4 videos•Total 13 minutes
- Active Listening •3 minutes
- Don't Get Defensive •4 minutes
- Feedback With Heated Emotions •3 minutes
- Fundamental Attribution Error •4 minutes
2 assignments•Total 50 minutes
- Managing Emotions During Feedback•20 minutes
- Receiving Feedback Effectively•30 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
- Listening to Understand•10 minutes
- Closing the Gap Between Intention and Impact•10 minutes
Addressing undesired behavior is one of the most challenging responsibilities of leadership, yet avoiding it only allows problems to grow. In this module, you’ll learn how to diagnose the root cause of poor performance, have direct and empathetic conversations, and take appropriate action when needed so you can protect your culture, support growth, and maintain clear performance standards.
What's included
7 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
7 videos•Total 24 minutes
- Lack of Humility•3 minutes
- Lack of Motivation•5 minutes
- Lack of Ability •4 minutes
- Taking Disciplinary Action •4 minutes
- When Feedback Doesn't Stick•3 minutes
- The Greaser Approach •3 minutes
- Address Behavior •2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Navigating Difficult Feedback Conversations•30 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Influencing Performance Without Authority•10 minutes
Great leaders don’t leave feedback to chance. They create clear expectations around how it’s given, measured, and valued across the team. In this module, you’ll learn how to balance the frequency of feedback, use data to guide performance conversations, and recognize the impact of mid-performing team members so you can create a culture where steady growth and contribution are consistently reinforced.
What's included
3 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt
3 videos•Total 11 minutes
- Feedback Balance •3 minutes
- Utilizing Feedback Data •5 minutes
- Value Mid-Performing Team Members •3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 10 minutes
- Optimizing Performance Through Feedback and Data•10 minutes
1 discussion prompt•Total 10 minutes
- Finding the Right Feedback Rhythm•10 minutes
The most powerful feedback cultures aren’t built in formal reviews. They’re shaped in everyday moments and conversations that reinforce trust and growth. In this module, you’ll learn how to foster informal feedback, share ownership across the team, use the right feedback methods, and strengthen relational leadership so feedback becomes a natural, ongoing driver of performance.
What's included
5 videos1 reading1 assignment2 discussion prompts
5 videos•Total 14 minutes
- Foster Informal Feedback•4 minutes
- Feedback Ownership •3 minutes
- Feedback Methods •3 minutes
- Relational Feedback •3 minutes
- Give Effective Feedback•1 minute
1 reading•Total 15 minutes
- From Leader-Led Feedback to Team-Owned Performance•15 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
- Mastering Feedback for High Performance•30 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 20 minutes
- Where Does Feedback Happen on Your Team?•10 minutes
- Who Owns Feedback on Your Team?•10 minutes
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