A manager or team leader must be able to do more than just complete a written appraisal to document another person's performance for the record.

A manager or team leader must be able to do more than just complete a written appraisal to document another person’s performance for the record. To serve the person’s developmental needs, feedback regarding the results of the appraisal—both the praise and the criticism—must be well communicated. As a manager, in what guidelines would you utilize to ensure effective constructive feedback?