'EEC' is a method of giving feedback where:
E = Evidence, example about the person’s BEHAVIOUR or ACTIONS not about their PERSONALITY
E = Effect of the behaviour where you describe in non-emotional terms what specific effect the person’s action had on you, people or a situation.
C = Change – where you help the person decide on the required changes. When the cause of negative feedback is inappropriate behaviour, the person must want and learn how to change it. At this stage you should encourage them to generate their own solutions. Offer guidance and discuss options, but don’t impose your ideas.
Two examples of negative and positive feedback using "EEC"
Giving negative feedback: corrective
EXAMPLE: “John, on the last two mornings you have arrived 15 minutes late for work”
EFFECT: “This has led to me and the rest of the team having to delay our early morning meeting and has thrown out our schedule for the rest of the day. I am extremely annoyed about this”.
CHANGE: “We need to agree the ways that you will ensure that you arrive at work on time in the future. What ideas do you have?”
Giving positive feedback: praise
EXAMPLE: “John, since I last spoke to you about your timekeeping, you have arrived consistently early for work.”
EFFECT: “This has meant that we have been able to start our meetings on time. I am very pleased about this. Keep it up.”