DasArts (Master of Theater, AHK) has developed an innovative new method of feedback in collaboration with the philosopher Karim Benammar.

This feedback method is aimed at protecting the contributor and the work being discussed, providing a safe space in which focused and high-quality feedback is accepted and heard.

There are three roles:

• Someone who presents something (contributor)
• A moderator, this person should be able to write clearly and ask follow-up questions on the feedback provided. This person should also, in a relaxed but firm manner, manage the time and ensure strict adherence to the rules.
• Audience / people giving feedback"

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Instructions

#0.1 preperation 

The contributor thinks in advance about what he or she wants to get out of the session. What questions does she want answers to? In what state is the work, almost finished, in the beginning phase?

#0.2 presentation

The contributor presents the work in 20 minutes. It can be anything, a project, dance performance, video. After the presentation, the contributor leaves the room.

1.1 one-on-one talk

• Make pairs

• Share your initial impressions (can still contain emotions and unfiltered wording)

• Find the right words! (be constructive and respectful towards the storyteller)

• Provide feedback to the storyteller after 5 minutes

• Repeat this for all participants.

Where is the storyteller?

leaves the space

1.2 affirmative method (5 min)

• "What worked for me"

• "I liked/enjoyed/found good..." (moving away from the tendency to say 'nice' and 'good', 'not nice'. Something could work very well without you finding it nice or beautiful)

• Tell the creator what worked for you.

• Learn from encouragement!

• Build on what already worked well (developing the strength and quality of the work further can also lead to a solution for what doesn't work yet)

• If someone else has the same point, say: +1

Where is the storyteller?

receives feedback in silence (makes notes)

1.3 perspectives (5-10 min)

• As... I need

• Critical thoughts, opinions, and reactions.

• Where does it come from?

• What do I need to better understand what I saw? How would I formulate it then?

• Formulate with a future focus (that might feel artificial, but it can be interesting)

   

Where is the storyteller?

receives feedback in silence (makes notes)

1.4 open questions (5min)

• "open up new areas for reflection"

• Why, who, when, what, how, where? (questions are NOT discussed, only spoken by the asker and written on paper)

• Yes/no

• Short questions can trigger more than an extensive open question.

• The creator receives the questions as a gift (questions don't always have to be answered; they can also stimulate the creator's thinking)

Where is the storyteller?

receives feedback in silence (makes notes)

1.5 concept reflection (15 min)

• The creator formulates an example/situation (case)
• Draw a circle on a piece of paper
• Participants write down 5 words that come to their minds
• The creator organizes the words ('maps' them) (placing each post-it in/on/around the circle and explains aloud why they made that choice)

• Pick the most important word and talk about it (try to use that word as much as possible)

1.5 concept reflection (15 min)

• The participant who wrote that word provides further clarification (not defending it, as the creator chose that word, so it already evokes something)

Where is the storyteller?

the creator participates

1.6 gossip round (5-10min)

• Feedback providers talk to each other about the work, in the presence of the creator.

• Discussing in the third person (not really gossiping, but using that form)

• Reveal more information about the opinions of the feedback providers.

• Maintain respect.

Where is the storyteller?

The storyteller acts as if they are not present, steps out of the circle, but still listens in (makes notes)

1.7 open discussion (5-10min)

• The creator introduces the points for discussion.

• Create an agenda (write down the points to be discussed and address them one by one)

• Have an open conversation with each other.

Where is the storyteller?

the creator takes the lead (but does not defend their work!)

1.8 tips and tricks (5min)

• Is closely related to giving advice.

• Offer tips and tricks: technical tips, solutions, references, books, ways of thinking, etc.

Where is the storyteller?

the creator listens silently (makes notes)

1.9 letters (5min)

• Write down all thoughts and feedback that haven't been addressed yet.

• Personal ideas, opinions, advice, associations, experiences, etc.

• Never anonymous!

• Everyone writes in silence.

• A gift for the creator

Where is the storyteller?

the creator receives