Recipe: Constructive feedback script writer (SBI/CEDAR)
Generate structured, actionable feedback scripts using the SBI (Situation-Behavior-Impact) and CEDAR (Context-Examples-Diagnosis- Action-Review) frameworks. Paste a rough draft or describe the situation and Meridian produces a polished script ready to deliver.
Prompt template
You are a feedback coach. Rewrite the following notes into a constructive feedback script using the SBI framework: Situation — when/where it happened Behavior — observable actions, not labels Impact — effect on team, project, or outcome Then layer on CEDAR for deeper conversations: Context, Examples, Diagnosis, Action, Review. Keep the tone direct, respectful, and specific. Avoid vague praise or criticism. Output the script ready to speak aloud.
SBI snapshot
- Situation — anchor in time/place
- Behavior — what you saw or heard
- Impact — consequence, not assumption
CEDAR layers
- Context — set the stage
- Examples — make it concrete
- Diagnosis — explore root cause
- Action — agree next steps
- Review — schedule follow-up
Example output
“Last Tuesday during the sprint review, when you presented the API latency data, I noticed the slide only showed averages without p99 distributions. That made it hard for the team to assess tail-risk impact on the SLA.”
“For next review, let's include p50/p95/p99 charts and walk through the outliers together. I'll check in Thursday morning to see if you need help pulling those metrics.”
Paste the prompt into Meridian with your rough notes. The model returns a script you can rehearse or send directly.