When is the right time to ask for feedback? Research suggests that it’s well before finishing a project. This gives you time to process constructive feedback and incorporate it into your work.

• Expert Dan Heath says that the sweet spot for asking for feedback is when your work is about 50% to 60% complete. This teaches you how to adapt to any critical feedback and re-think your approach. This is also an opportunity for you to learn — to genuinely consider and implement suggestions that can elevate your work before you complete it.
• When you do reach out for feedback, it’s important to ask for specifics. The more specific the feedback is, the easier it will be for you to incorporate it into your work. For instance, don’t just ask, “How do you like my presentation?” Instead, ask, “Should I add more data to Slide 7? Is the story clear to you as a reader?”
• Finally, don’t wait for your annual reviews to solicit feedback. Instead, set up regular meetings with your boss and peers to gain valuable insights about your work. Use the start‑stop‑continue framework — ask for one thing you can start doing, one thing you can stop doing, and one thing you can continue doing — but remember to make your asks specific.