Read the Ideas in Action feature of Google’s Karen May. Respond to the following questions:

A. Karen May suggests you shouldn’t hold a feedback conversation unless you have some guidance or solutions. In what ways do you agree and disagree?

B. Why do you think May suggests getting information from several people before holding a feedback conversation?

C. May holds fast-paced exercises to get people to open up with candid feedback. Under what circumstances do you think this would work well?

D. How does positioning yourself as a “thought partner” help you give effective feedback?