The Direct Report to Manager Feedback Template enables team members to share constructive, upward feedback on their manager’s communication, support, and leadership style. This template promotes transparency and continuous improvement while strengthening the relationship between managers and their teams.
Delivered through Teamflect in Microsoft Teams and Outlook, this feedback process is simple, confidential, and designed to build a culture of trust and leadership accountability.
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Open Feedback on Leadership Impact
Prompts employees to share how their manager’s leadership has influenced their performance, growth, and development.
Strengths & Areas for Improvement
Encourages specific examples to help managers understand what they’re doing well—and where they could improve.
Communication & Conflict Resolution Ratings
Multiple-choice questions assess how effectively the manager communicates and resolves interpersonal or team issues.
Leadership Environment Ratings (5-Star)
Star ratings evaluate the manager’s ability to:
Balanced and Respectful Format
Designed to support open feedback without being confrontational, focused on shared goals and team success.
Autosave & Confidentiality Options
Feedback autosaves and can be configured to remain anonymous, private, or shared, based on your organization’s settings.
1. Use during 360-degree reviews, skip-level meetings, or development check-ins
This template helps support well-rounded manager evaluations and growth conversations.
2. Customize to match leadership expectations
Tailor prompts to reflect the values or behaviors your organization expects from its leaders.
3. Keep it confidential and convenient
Employees can complete and submit this form in Microsoft Teams anonymously, ensuring honest feedback with minimal friction.
4. Use feedback to inform manager training or coaching
Turn themes and insights into coaching priorities, recognition, or leadership development programs.
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With the Direct Report to Manager Feedback Template, you help managers grow through the people they lead, one honest conversation at a time.
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