Specific vs detailed

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Points to one exact behavior or moment, not just a lot of information.

“To make the feedback specific: in Tuesday's standup you cut Ana off twice.”

When “detailed” is right“The postmortem is detailed — twelve pages covering every alert and timeline step.”

From Mon, Sep 28 2026 · Giving feedback precisely

Practice it out loud

Think of one teammate you owe feedback. Say it out loud as if they're in front of you: be candid, make it specific (one moment, one behavior), and end with a constructive next step. No filler words.

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