Feedbackkader

Feedbackkader, literally 'feedback framework' in Dutch, denotes a structured approach to giving and receiving feedback within organizations, schools, and teams. It defines the aims, roles, and procedures that guide productive conversations about performance, behavior, and development. In Dutch-speaking contexts the term is used in management training, HR policies, and coaching programs to describe formal guidelines for feedback interactions.

A typical feedbackkader specifies its purpose, scope, and boundaries, and emphasizes psychological safety, confidentiality where appropriate, and mutual respect. The core process usually includes preparation, delivering feedback, reflection by the receiver, and follow-up to monitor progress. Common principles are timeliness, specificity, balance between strengths and development needs, and actionability.

Participants may include a feedback giver, a recipient, and often a facilitator or coach who can help structure the conversation. Tools and models frequently embedded in a feedbackkader include the SBI model (Situation-Behavior-Impact), Start-Stop-Continue, or other evidence-based frameworks to ensure concrete and observable input.

Applications span performance conversations, peer feedback, team retrospectives, and student evaluations. Benefits commonly cited are clearer expectations, improved communication, stronger trust, and better alignment with development goals. Challenges include defensiveness, power dynamics, cultural differences, and the risk that procedures become mechanical if not supported by a learning culture.

See also: Feedback, Performance management, Coaching, Organizational development, Educational assessment.