Identify two effective feedback techniques used in Air Force leadership development.

• A. Use the SBI model with specific examples and schedule feedback annually.
• B. Deliver feedback only in written form with no examples.
• C. Use the SBI model (Situation-Behavior-Impact) with specific examples and link feedback to performance standards; ensure timeliness.
• D. Provide generic praise without linking to standards.

Answer: (C)

Structured, timely, and standards-based feedback is essential in Air Force leadership development. The first technique is using the SBI model (Situation-Behavior-Impact) to structure the conversation: describe the exact situation, observe the specific behavior, and explain the impact on the mission or team. Providing specific examples makes the feedback concrete and actionable, clarifying exactly what to adjust. The second technique is linking the feedback to performance standards and delivering it promptly; tying the discussion to documented standards ensures expectations are clear and measurable, while timely feedback reinforces learning and enables quick improvement. Feedback that is only written with no examples lacks context, waiting for an annual review misses opportunities to correct course, and generic praise offers little guidance for growth.