As I was preparing my book excerpt to be reviewed by a few peers, I realized I needed to give guidance on the feedback I wanted to receive. All feedback is good, however, I don’t want to miss certain aspects.
Overall, I’m looking for feedback from a reader’s perspective versus a content expert’s. The content is built from my experiences of ‘making change,’ so I expect others will have different experiences and views – no issue. What is far more helpful is feedback on how people take in the book. Specifically, its utility and style: “Is it valuable?” and “Is it interesting?” I am also looking for feedback on how the book is constructed. Finally, I’m curious about what I should call the creation. What title will speak to the reader when looking for a practical change management book?
Here are the questions I included with my book excerpt:
Introduction
- Does it effectively convey the reader’s challenge?
- Does it effectively outline the format of the book?
- Does it make you want to read on?
- Does the order of the questions look right?
- Have I missed any essential questions? If so, which ones?
- Too much, too little, just right?
- How useful is the information?
- Is the style engaging, boring, etc.?
- Does the format help or hinder the time-starved reader in finding the information needed?
Possible Title Options
- Rank order the top three options, including any you can suggest
- How much do you like your top choice?
- Rank order the top three options, including any you can suggest
- How much do you like your top choice?
You may be thinking what I am thinking: I am hugely indebted to my feedback providers for taking the time to review my material and give me this feedback. I will appreciate every comment.
