Head of International Project Management Office| Deutsche TelekomPraha, Czechia
Accepting feedback is not always easy. What are your hints to accept it better and, even more important, do you think that you have always to accept and take feedback into consideration or not? Saving Changes...
Head of International Project Management Office| Deutsche TelekomPraha, Czechia
Aug 08, 2025 10:22 AM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Get feedback on how you accept feedback. A day or so after someone has provided some negative feedback, cycle back with them and ask them to be candid about how you responded to their (original) feedback.
Thank you for this great hint on how to ask feedback on you getting feedback Saving Changes...
Head of International Project Management Office| Deutsche TelekomPraha, Czechia
Aug 10, 2025 12:41 PM
Replying to Luis Branco
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Laura Lazzerini Accepting feedback is indeed a skill.
Lke any skill, it can be developed with practice and intentionality.
From professional experience, three elements make the biggest difference:
- Clarity before reaction - Fully understanding the feedback before responding is key.
Asking clarifying questions rather than immediately defending a position signals openness and prevents misunderstandings.
- Separate content from emotion - Distinguishing between how feedback is delivered and what is being said helps prevent tone or style from overshadowing valuable insights.
- Filter with purpose - Not all feedback needs to be applied.
Evaluating it against objectives, values, and context ensures relevance.
Sometimes the most constructive action is to acknowledge the feedback, thank the person, and decide not to act on it — explaining why, if appropriate.
Example: In one project, a stakeholder provided feedback that conflicted with the agreed scope.
By thanking them, clarifying their intent, and explaining the constraints, trust was maintained while the project stayed on track.
In short: listen openly, process critically, and act intentionally.
Feedback is a resource, but like any resource, its value comes from how it is used.
Thank you for sharing. I agree also with your statement: “Sometimes the most constructive action is to acknowledge the feedback, thank the person, and decide not to act on it — explaining why, if appropriate”. Saving Changes...
Head of International Project Management Office| Deutsche TelekomPraha, Czechia
Aug 11, 2025 3:17 AM
Replying to Elias Hedjaz
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I ask my team to let me know in advance before giving me feedback. This means starting with a question such as: “Is this a good moment to share some feedback?” or “Can I give you some feedback?”
When they do, I take a minute to shift into a coaching mindset and prepare myself to listen without reacting. I focus on listening attentively, acknowledging their input, and noting the key points. I then close by saying: “Thank you for the feedback. Give me some time to reflect, and I’ll get back to you with an action plan.”
Thank you for sharing your ways of gathering feedback from the team Saving Changes...
Head of International Project Management Office| Deutsche TelekomPraha, Czechia
Aug 11, 2025 8:12 AM
Replying to Sandeep Kashyap
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"I think accepting feedback well is less about ego-control and more about clarity-control.
One thing that’s worked for me as a leader: I don’t just listen to what is being said, I try to understand why it’s being said. Is it about improving the work? The process? My leadership? That context shapes whether I act on it immediately, park it for later, or simply acknowledge it and move on.
Also - feedback is data, not a verdict. Just because it’s given doesn’t mean it’s automatically correct or relevant. The real skill is filtering it without letting defensiveness take the driver’s seat.
My quick checklist:
* Listen fully before forming a response
* Separate the emotion from the information
* Confirm my understanding (“So what I’m hearing is…”)
* Decide: act, adapt, or archive
I’ve found that when people know you’ll truly consider their input, they start giving you better feedback in the first place."
Thank you for sharing. And what do you do if the person you receive feedback from is a person that you work with but is not in your higher estimation from professional point of view? How do you deal with biases and emotions? Saving Changes...
For me I accept feedback if the person giving me the feedback has credibility.
For example, if someone does not communicate well and come to me to give me feedback about my communication...I will not accept it and close my mind.
"don't take it personally" is often said but I take some feedback personally especially if it relates to things I consider as part of my expertise or I cannot change.
The other thing is also about my accent in English. Some people feedbacked about it but it is hard to change an accent but I understood I needed to speak slower and then it was more understandable.
What works well for me is to prepare myself to receive feedback.
I write on a paper: I shall listen properly without interrupting. I shall not find counter arguments. I can learn something. Saving Changes...
Pham Van PhuongProject Manager| FUJI CAC JOINT STOCK COMPANYHo Chi Minh, Viet Nam
Hi Laura Lazzerini Accepting feedback is never easy, especially when it touches our ego. For me, the best way is to see feedback as information to reflect on, not as an order.
I usually ask myself four simple questions: Who is giving the feedback, and do they have relevant expertise or responsibility? Is it aligned with our goals and scope? Can it be turned into a concrete action? And if I implement it, what impact will it have on quality, cost, schedule, or team morale?
These questions help me decide whether to act on the feedback, keep it for reference, or politely decline. The key, I believe, is to always listen and show respect—even if we don’t follow every suggestion. Saving Changes...
Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico.Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Accepting feedback is definitely not always easy.
For me, the key is approaching feedback with an open mind. Even if I don't agree with it at first, I try to understand the other person's perspective and consider whether there's something I can learn from their comments.
That said, I don't think you always have to accept and act on every piece of feedback. It's important to evaluate the feedback critically and determine whether it's actually valid and relevant to the situation.
Francisco
I think accepting feedback is always important to improve our performance.
Sometimes it's difficult to listen to a lot of suggestions, but the key is to understand that we shouldn't always follow every recommendation we receive.
It's important to analyze each comment and discern whether it truly aligns with our criteria, our style, and our form of doing things. This way, we'll implement only those recommendations that help us grow, improve, and build. Saving Changes...
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