Giving feedback without Number 7

Try this as an exercise.

Next time you’re giving feedback on a scale of 1 to 10, try removing the number 7.

You’ll be amazed at how it changes your thinking—and feedback.

Rather that opting for the easy sit-on-the-fence verdict. You actually start questioning whether it’s a six or an eight. And there’s a big difference.

Six is fairly average. And probably not a good result for the recipient. Whilst eight sounds much better. And obviously much higher than six.

If your score is higher, then Excellent. If it’s lower then, they probably have some work to do.