Gathering feedback from your business development community can be a challenge, especially when members are busy or hesitant to share. These ready-to-use Community Feedback templates make it easy to ask the right questions, encourage honest opinions, and create a space where every voice is valued.
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Community Feedback posts work because they show members their opinions matter and can influence real change. When people see that their input shapes decisions or new features, they feel more invested in the community and its success. This open dialogue fosters trust, increases engagement, and encourages even quieter members to contribute.
In business development, feedback can spark new ideas, highlight unmet needs, and uncover obstacles that might otherwise go unnoticed. By using thoughtful, open-ended prompts, you invite a diverse range of perspectives and create a culture where continuous improvement is everyone’s goal.
What is one business development challenge you wish we talked about more here?
💡 Example: "What is one business development challenge you wish we talked about more here?"
Have you tried our latest resource? Tell us what worked and what could be improved.
💡 Example: "Have you tried our latest resource? Tell us what worked and what could be improved."
What tool or software has helped your business development the most recently?
💡 Example: "What tool or software has helped your business development the most recently?"
If you could change one thing about our community, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could change one thing about our community, what would it be?"
Which business development topics do you want to see more content about?
💡 Example: "Which business development topics do you want to see more content about?"
How do you prefer to learn about new strategies: articles, videos, or live chats?
💡 Example: "How do you prefer to learn about new strategies: articles, videos, or live chats?"
Share your thoughts on our last webinar. Was it valuable for your business development?
💡 Example: "Share your thoughts on our last webinar. Was it valuable for your business development?"
What is missing from our resource library that would help you grow your business?
💡 Example: "What is missing from our resource library that would help you grow your business?"
How do you stay motivated in your business development role? Any tips to share?
💡 Example: "How do you stay motivated in your business development role? Any tips to share?"
We are considering a new networking event. What features would make it useful for you?
💡 Example: "We are considering a new networking event. What features would make it useful for you?"
Which member posts or discussions have you found most helpful in your business journey?
💡 Example: "Which member posts or discussions have you found most helpful in your business journey?"
Tell us about a recent business development win and how the community supported you.
💡 Example: "Tell us about a recent business development win and how the community supported you."
What would make you more likely to participate in our weekly threads?
💡 Example: "What would make you more likely to participate in our weekly threads?"
We want to spotlight members' stories. Would you be interested in sharing yours?
💡 Example: "We want to spotlight members' stories. Would you be interested in sharing yours?"
Is our content meeting your business development needs? What could we do better?
💡 Example: "Is our content meeting your business development needs? What could we do better?"
What is your favorite feature of this community and why?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite feature of this community and why?"
If you could add any new channel or category, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could add any new channel or category, what would it be?"
How can we help you connect with other business development professionals here?
💡 Example: "How can we help you connect with other business development professionals here?"
What is one thing you learned from the community that changed your approach?
💡 Example: "What is one thing you learned from the community that changed your approach?"
Share your honest feedback on our recent changes. How did they affect your experience?
💡 Example: "Share your honest feedback on our recent changes. How did they affect your experience?"
What would make our resource guides more actionable for your day-to-day work?
💡 Example: "What would make our resource guides more actionable for your day-to-day work?"
How can we make our onboarding process more helpful for new members?
💡 Example: "How can we make our onboarding process more helpful for new members?"
Do you prefer short tips or in-depth guides for business development topics?
💡 Example: "Do you prefer short tips or in-depth guides for business development topics?"
What kind of guest speakers or experts would you like us to invite?
💡 Example: "What kind of guest speakers or experts would you like us to invite?"
Which business trends are you most interested in exploring together?
💡 Example: "Which business trends are you most interested in exploring together?"
Have you faced any barriers using our community platform? Please share your experience.
💡 Example: "Have you faced any barriers using our community platform? Please share your experience."
What motivates you to participate in business development discussions here?
💡 Example: "What motivates you to participate in business development discussions here?"
If you could suggest one improvement for our monthly newsletter, what would it be?
💡 Example: "If you could suggest one improvement for our monthly newsletter, what would it be?"
How did you first hear about this community? What made you join?
💡 Example: "How did you first hear about this community? What made you join?"
What topics do you want covered in our next live Q and A session?
💡 Example: "What topics do you want covered in our next live Q and A session?"
How can we recognize and celebrate your contributions better?
💡 Example: "How can we recognize and celebrate your contributions better?"
Is there a business development book or podcast you recommend to others here?
💡 Example: "Is there a business development book or podcast you recommend to others here?"
What is the biggest obstacle to your business growth right now?
💡 Example: "What is the biggest obstacle to your business growth right now?"
Would you find value in peer-to-peer review sessions? Why or why not?
💡 Example: "Would you find value in peer-to-peer review sessions? Why or why not?"
How do you measure success in your business development role?
💡 Example: "How do you measure success in your business development role?"
What additional support would help you reach your business goals this quarter?
💡 Example: "What additional support would help you reach your business goals this quarter?"
Share your favorite networking strategy and why it works for you.
💡 Example: "Share your favorite networking strategy and why it works for you."
Which community feature do you wish more members used?
💡 Example: "Which community feature do you wish more members used?"
In what ways has this community helped your professional growth?
💡 Example: "In what ways has this community helped your professional growth?"
What would encourage you to invite a colleague to join our community?
💡 Example: "What would encourage you to invite a colleague to join our community?"
What is one thing you wish you had known when you started in business development?
💡 Example: "What is one thing you wish you had known when you started in business development?"
Select a template that matches the topic or resource you want feedback on. Post it to your community platform and tag or mention relevant members to invite responses. Monitor replies, thank participants, and summarize key findings to show that you are listening. Repeat regularly to keep the feedback loop active and members engaged.
These templates are designed to work on all platforms, including forums, Slack, Discord, LinkedIn groups, and Facebook. Adjust the format to fit your platform’s post style and consider tagging active members or using polls for quick input. Always follow up on feedback to close the loop.
Aim to post feedback prompts 1-2 times per month or after major initiatives. This keeps the feedback loop active without overwhelming members.
Tag specific members to encourage replies, try different formats, and always follow up. Consistency builds trust and participation over time.
Thank contributors, summarize key feedback, and highlight how their ideas influence changes or new features.
Yes, these prompts work well in both open forums and private or anonymous surveys. Adjust as needed for your platform.
Acknowledge as many responses as possible. Group replies are fine, but make sure members feel heard and appreciated.
Use simple, low-barrier prompts and reassure members that all input is welcome. Highlight that even brief comments are valuable.