Developmental Feedback Template for Employees

The Developmental Feedback Template supports employee growth by guiding thoughtful feedback on strengths, improvement areas, and specific development opportunities. Whether it comes from managers, mentors, or peers, this input helps spark meaningful career conversations and shape future learning plans.

Delivered through Teamflect in Microsoft Teams and Outlook, the template makes it easy to share feedback with clear context.

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What does the Developmental Feedback Template include?

Strengths & Improvement Examples

Open-ended questions help feedback givers share specific examples of what the employee does well and where they can grow, making feedback clear and actionable.‍

Development Opportunity Suggestions‍

Encourages development by recommending learning opportunities, new skills to build, or behaviors to adjust.‍

Project-Based Development Ideas‍

Invites ideas on tasks or projects that can help employees stretch their abilities and practice new skills on the job.‍

Role Understanding & Initiative Ratings‍

Multiple-choice questions assess how well the employee understands their responsibilities and takes ownership of their growth.‍

Learning & Adaptability Ratings‍

5-star scales measure how effectively the employee learns new skills and adapts to change or challenges.‍

Constructive, Growth-Centered Design‍

Designed to promote constructive, ongoing conversations that focus on development, not just past performance.

How to use the Developmental Feedback Template in Microsoft Teams & Outlook

1. Use during mid-cycle reviews, mentoring check-ins, or project wrap-ups

Ideal for use during mid-cycle evaluations, mentoring discussions, or project completions, the questions are structured to facilitate continuous feedback beyond formal performance review periods.

2. Tailor questions for specific roles or departments

You can customize the development suggestions to better reflect technical, leadership, or creative skill sets.

3. Share feedback inside Microsoft Teams

Employees and feedback providers never need to leave the platform, making continuous growth part of everyday collaboration.

4. Link feedback to development plans or IDPs

Use this feedback to populate future goals or action items in Teamflect’s individual development planning tool.

Who should use this template?

Best for:

  • Managers guide employee learning and development
  • Peers offering growth-oriented feedback post-collaboration
  • Mentors supporting personal and professional skill-building
  • HR teams facilitating personalized development conversations
  • Organizations committed to upskilling, internal mobility, and employee retention

With the Developmental Feedback Template, you transform feedback into forward momentum, cultivating a culture where growth is intentional.

Suggested Reading

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How to build a strong feedback culture in your team

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most frequently asked and heavily researched questions about feedback.

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