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How can IT shake off the negativity? Get feedback from the business

August 3, 2010 2:39am PDT

Swap the closed-off mentality for HR-style performance assessment

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Video: How CIOs can foster feedback from their staff

August 26, 2009 5:00am PDT

This episode of CIO Sanity Savers shares several strategies that will help you keep your finger on the pulse of your IT group.

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Video: Be careful when asking for general feedback

March 1, 2010 4:38am PST

Feedback is great, unless you wait to ask for it at the end of a project and from people who have had no previous input. Here's how you should handle it.

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Solicit client feedback with these consultant evaluation forms

July 11, 2008 9:34am PDT

Surveys can help you determine whether clients are satisfied with your work, expose trouble spots, and allow you to make corrections. Here are two downloadable forms you can use to find out how...

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eBay's revamped feedback system

February 5, 2008 6:14pm PST

eBay is planning to change its feedback system to stop sellers from leaving negative feedback about buyers. The new rules will come in to effect from May and apply worldwide. Sellers have...

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Be careful how you ask for feedback

February 25, 2010 11:37am PST

If you must ask for feedback near the end of a project, make sure certain parameters are met.

Articles

Follow these six steps when providing constructive performance feedback

August 8, 2006 7:00am PDT

When you need to provide team members with feedback, it's usually a breeze when their performance is up to snuff. However, if an employee requires constructive feedback, it can be a delicate...

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Articles

How to give negative feedback and get positive results

August 4, 2003 7:00am PDT

Negative feedback doesn't have to result in wounded egos if it's delivered properly. Here are some tips for making the best of a bad situation.

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Repair Logitech MOMO Racing Force Feedback Wheel pedals

March 9, 2007 7:37am PST

Instead of trashing a broken Logitech MOMO Racing Wheel pedals, learn how to repair the unit with a setup of 20mm internal diameter bearings.

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IT pro vents frustration with Flash and wants your feedback

June 4, 2009 7:52am PDT

In this guest contributor post, TR member Deadly Ernest talks about his growing frustration with embedded Flash in Web sites. He invites his TR peers to take a few polls concerning the use of...

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TR Out Loud in 2010: Seeking feedback from the TR Community

January 19, 2010 11:01am PST

One of the metrics of success for the TR Out Loud blog is community participation. So, a big question going forward in 2010 is: What can we do that will generate more community activity on the...

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We all need feedback, just leave my face out of it

November 5, 2007 6:33am PST

I'd say about 95 percent of the people who send me mail about the View from the Cubicle blog are professional. They are folks who, even if they disagree with me, find constructive and well...

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10 Things Call for Feedback: What should you consider when venturing off on your own?

November 1, 2011 11:26am PDT

If you're considering self-employment -- or you've already taken that path -- share your concerns and experiences in this month's Call for Feedback.

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TR Community scoreboard for Feb. 4, 2011 - Member feedback

February 4, 2011 8:06am PST

In this weekly recap, you'll get a quick look at the top discussions and members on the TechRepublic forums.

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Be prepared for the hindsight critics

April 25, 2008 5:21am PDT

When you're asking for feedback about a project that is nearly finished, be prepared to hear a list of detailed problems unless you set some guidelines at the get-go.

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10 Things Call for Feedback: What are the dumbest tech predictions for 2012?

January 12, 2012 2:37pm PST

It's that time again: January, when the tech world is inundated with predictions for the coming year. Which ones win the prize for most idiotic?

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10 Things Call for Feedback: What's your most memorable holiday-busting IT crisis?

November 30, 2011 8:08am PST

For many IT pros, time off is hard to come by -- and it's often ruined by work emergencies. Share your worst (or most ridiculous) vacation experience.

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Computer philosophy 1-0-1-0

December 8, 2010 12:44pm PST

In this guest post by TR member TobiF, he compiled together a few computer-related aphorisms that were shared by the TR community in a philosophical discussion thread.

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10 ways to get honest feedback (before it's too late)

April 16, 2009 10:23am PDT

The recession is causing many businesses to cut expenses and reduce headcounts as they try to survive. In this article, leadership coach John M. McKee says that there are many other options...

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