How can you build trust with entrepreneurs when giving feedback?

Para construir confiança ao dar feedback a empreendedores brasileiros com orientação de RH, é crucial ser específico, destacar pontos positivos antes das áreas de melhoria, mostrar empatia e propor soluções práticas. Utilizar exemplos tangíveis, criar um ambiente de diálogo aberto e acompanhar o progresso são estratégias eficazes. Como afirmou Stephen Covey, "A confiança é a cola da vida organizacional", ressaltando a importância desse elemento para fortalecer as relações e impulsionar o desenvolvimento das empresas.

One of the key ways to build trust, aside from basic business principles like being credible and reliable, is to lower your self-orientation. People are more likely to trust what someone says, when they aren’t full or ego and their sense of self interest. You can do this this by: - actively listening (listen more than you talk) - asking question that help you to understand the entrepreneur better including what success looks like for them, and about their goals and motivations. - not being too quick to offer your opinion or solutions, maybe there are factors you don’t understand - be self-aware

Entrepreneurs, at the heart, are humans, and the same principals for feedback apply with a few additional considerations. As with any feedback, consent it key. For feedback to truly be actionable it has to be heard and assimilated. If he receiver isn't open to the level of feedback you are providing them, simply put; it won't be. Face value feedback is one thing, but if the feedback has depth and substance, it can feel personal to an entrepreneur as their endeavour can blend with who they are as a human. Make sure they open to hearing it before you start. From there, the same feedback rules apply, use facts, explain impacts, remove emotion (where possible), speak to why it matters, and keep it empathetic.

It's imperative to see why people become or value being an entrepreneur? In my experience, the typical answers are like- -I am my own boss -I can set goals that work for me -I can choose people with whom I work - Unlimited opportunities to tap With this premise,  I align my intent, content & approach of feedback . The success of interaction will be validated by the receiver when they corroborate on value add made. Entrepreneurs look for feedback that will aide them in removing hurdles , building  bankable network, growing/retaining  business & lastly  yet most importantly in maintaining their sanity. Knowing level of trust one intends to develop one can help align your approach.Feedback giver must also have goals too 😀

Trust is a critical element in any relationship. It's the cornerstone and the foundation for deeper meaningful connections. It comes with acceptance and empathy and also includes diverse perspectives. When you show that you are keenly interested in their growth, it starts sprouting.

To build trust with entrepreneurs when giving feedback, offer specific and constructive insights, highlighting achievements first. Demonstrate empathy by understanding their challenges and recognizing their efforts. Establish a personal connection through genuine interest, regular communication, and check-ins. Encourage open dialogue, showcasing a commitment to collaboration and mutual respect. Deliver feedback consistently and in a timely manner, providing solutions alongside identifying issues. Celebrate successes to reinforce positive behavior. Maintain professionalism even in challenging situations.

Balanced feedback involves highlighting both strengths and areas for improvement. Acknowledge achievements, offer specific praise, and tactfully address areas that could be enhanced. This approach shows fairness and encourages growth without discouragement.

Have a clear understanding of their challenges and concerns. Offer feedback that relates to the above, only if you have personal experience dealing with those issues. If not, ask them to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses. Do some problem solving with them. Share similar experiences. Eventually, the two of you come out with possible solutions.

Building trust is a two way street! If you think you are a customer and so everything should go your way! You are highly mistaken! Today the awareness of everyone’s rights plays key roles so by being a consumer you are also held responsible for your misdeeds! In order to build trust with an entrepreneur you should always follow the sandwich technique of providing feedback! Look for what is good then sandwich the bad between the good points! It really makes them see that you are genuinely interested in making them better and some bad with good won’t hurt as much!

I would say feedback should be a two-way street. Encouraging entrepreneurs to share their thoughts and insights fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Instead of dictating changes, ask for their input and perspective. This not only empowers them but also acknowledges their expertise in their field. It's a subtle way of saying, "I value your opinion, and together, we can improve and grow."

To establish trust with entrepreneurs, it is important to provide feedback that is specific and can be put into action. Entrepreneurs must possess a precise understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, the significance of these factors, and the strategies they might employ to enhance or duplicate their successes. To circumvent ambiguous, broad, or subjective input that may cause confusion, misdirection, or irrelevance, it is imperative to provide precise details. By being actionable, you may offer explicit, tangible, and attainable recommendations.

Once trust is present, be specific and timely in providing the feedback. Please describe the specific behaviors you observed and the potential impact on others or their business. Ask for their thoughts on what they might do more or less to move forward in the direction they want to go; then listen.

Know the difference between information and weaponized information. Unweaponized information. Water unmoving will spoil. Weaponized. Water you left unmoving will cause disease.

Ao fornecer feedback aos empreendedores, seja específico e acionável. Comunique claramente os pontos positivos e negativos, explicando a importância e oferecendo sugestões concretas para melhorias. Evite comentários vagos e respalde seu feedback com exemplos, evidências ou dados, evitando suposições que possam prejudicar a credibilidade.

The third crucial step in building trust involves providing feedback that is specific and actionable. Whilst your approach may differ from personality to personality, it's essential to clearly articulate what they did well or poorly, explain the significance and offer precise guidance on improvement or replication. Avoid vague, subjective feedback as it can create confusion or misinterpretation. Actionable feedback should consist of clear, concrete, and realistic suggestions tailored to help them, it is also important where possible to support this with examples, evidence, or data , ensuring its credibility, avoiding assumptions, opinions, or judgments that may undermine trust and rapport.

I believe in using a highly personalized feedback approach emphasizing strengths first, acknowledging achievements, and framing suggestions as growth opportunities. This helps me foster trust and created a positive, collaborative feedback environment especially with the entrepreneurial community.

The fourth step in establishing trust involves seeking their input and feedback on the feedback you have provided. By acknowledging their autonomy and expertise through inquiries about their thoughts, insights, and solutions, is a foundation for mutual understanding, collaboration, and trust. Questions such as their feelings about the feedback, identification of main strengths and weaknesses in performance, actions they can take for improvement, anticipated challenges and ways you can support their goals demonstrate a genuine appreciation of their experience. This approach will instil confidence in them, of their viewpoints and in your efforts.

This may be the most important and overlooked. You can offer the best feedback, solutions, products, analysis and forecasts but if they feel like you are untrustworthy or unable to be committed then you are wasting everyone's time.

Entrepreneurs often value collaborators who not only offer feedback but also take the time to understand their vision and challenges. This demonstrates a genuine interest in their success and contributes to a more collaborative and trusting relationship. Hence, actively listening to their concerns and perspectives is crucial.

Building trust with entrepreneurs when providing feedback requires a delicate balance of transparency, empathy, and constructive communication. Begin by establishing a foundation of respect and acknowledging their efforts and achievements. Emphasise the positive aspects of their work before addressing areas for improvement, highlighting a genuine understanding of the challenges they face. It's crucial to be specific in your feedback, offering actionable insights that demonstrate a thoughtful evaluation. Avoiding vague or overly critical language fosters an environment of collaboration rather than criticism.

Confiança é algo que se constrói com o correr do tempo, baseada nas percepções que as pessoas possuem sobre a qualidade dos seus relacionamentos. Mas, se as pessoas tivessem um conhecimento maior da escala emocional de Hawkins, e tivessem suas vidas orientadas por sentimentos que vibrem acima dos 200Hz, o sentimento da coragem, a confiança entre as pessoas seria desenvolvida de forma mais rápida e segura. Outro elemento que contribui para isso está no campo eletremagnético magnético do coração. Quando estes campos se entrelaçam, os relacionamentos são mais saudáveis e duradouros; portanto, a confiança se faz presente. Conhecer e aplicar essas duas "dicas", certamente ajudará a desenvolver a confiança entre as pessoas.

I agree with Ashok when providing feedback and creating a balance of transparency, empathy, and constructive feedback. In going deeper into the feedback; 1. Honor their creativity of what they want to create. Appreciation goes a long way. 2. Get curious on what their intention is and what they want to experience when they achieve it. 3. The next step is get curious on how they are approaching it, have them step back and observe the facts. Ask them, if you let go of your expectation on how your intention is to unfold, what other possibilities are there? You are now supporting them to navigate through their challenge leaving the choice with them. Trust is now being nurtured between the two of your and you are seen as a trusted advisor.

To gain trust from entrepreneurs, one should practice active listening, provide constructive and honest feedback with empathy, and maintain consistency. Building a relationship beyond professional interactions, offering support, and encouraging open dialogue are also helpful based on the circumstances. As you know, entrepreneurs themselves are characterized by adaptability, resilience, visionary thinking, and a strong work ethic. They possess innovative mindsets, excellent decision making, effective leadership qualities, financial acumen, and networking skills. As such, most are adept at spotting these attributes in others. When combined with a respectful and supportive feedback approach, this will foster success in gaining trust.

Just give your honest two cents. Time is money for entrepreneurs, don’t beat about the bush. The key is to choose good timing for when they are in a receptive mood. You’d be surprised how often an entrepreneur would like to receive feedback that is not so generously given to them. Seeking feedback is a symbolic action to increase awareness of the organisation. It is a signal that the founder cares about the social issue and those affected by it. Feedback from beneficiaries, customers, collaborators, and other stakeholders can help purpose-driven entrepreneurs to build trust, catalyse social impact, and remain accountable.