Article: How to give feedback like a Strictly judge Written by Hedda Bird Wednesday 08 December 2021 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Seven things that you can learn from TV’s professional feedback-givers – the Strictly Come Dancing judges – to motivate and engage your people over and over again If you are one of the millions who tune in to Strictly Come Dancing each Saturday, you will have seen the judges give some brilliant lessons in how to give feedback (as well as the occasional clanger of course – they are only human after all!). As we gear up for the 2021 final, here are a few tips you can take away and use in your own feedback-giving. 1. Give feedback based on your observations The judges only give feedback on the dance they actually see. They don’t take into account hearsay about what may or may not have happened in the rehearsal room, or how many hours of practice anyone put in. Own your feedback, make sure you are basing it on what you have seen or heard yourself as far as possible. Want to learn more lessons about giving great feedback? Login or register below for Free Instant Access Login If you are already registered as a CMI Friend, Subscriber or Member, just login to view this article. Confirm your registration Login below to confirm your details and access this article. Sign in with email Email remember me remember Forget? Please confirm that you want to switch off the "Sign in with email" remember me feature. Yes No Register for Free Access Not yet a Member, Subscriber or Friend? Register as a CMI Friend for free, and get access to this and many other exclusive resources, as well as weekly updates straight to your inbox. You have successfully registered As a CMI Friend, you now have access to whole range of CMI Friendship benefits. Please login to the left to confirm your registration and access the article. Article Our extensive range of articles are designed to keep you in the loop with all the latest management and leadership best practice, research and news. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.