Giving constructive, critical feedback is an art. It’s a way to encourage positive behavior without blaming or attacking the person you’re criticizing. If you’re going to master the skills required to give constructive criticism, it’s essential that you maintain a positive tone and focus on clear, achievable objectives. While there are dozens of ways to give constructive criticism, remember that everyone is different and you should customize the way you give feedback based on what you know about the person you’re talking to.
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How Do You Give Feedback Effectively?
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- The “feedback sandwich” is solid if you aren’t critiquing someone at work, but in an office setting, many professionals will spot this maneuver right away because it’s so popular. This may have an unintended consequence of making your criticism feel insincere. [14] X Research sourceThanks
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References
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/kevin-daum/how-to-give-and-recieve-positive-criticism.html
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/arianna-odell/how-to-give-constructive-criticism-without-sounding-like-a-jerk.html
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/06/19/15-ways-to-offer-truly-constructive-feedback/?sh=65eebd036e9b
- ↑ Lauren Krasny. Executive, Strategic, & Personal Coach. Expert Interview. 27 March 2020.
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5961625/
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/kevin-daum/how-to-give-and-recieve-positive-criticism.html
- ↑ https://www.inc.com/kevin-daum/how-to-give-and-recieve-positive-criticism.html
- ↑ http://oregonstate.edu/instruct/comm440-540/criticism.htm
- ↑ https://www.thecut.com/article/how-to-give-constructive-criticism-at-work.html
- ↑ https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/four_ways_to_constructively_criticize_yourself
- ↑ https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/06/19/15-ways-to-offer-truly-constructive-feedback/?sh=65eebd036e9b
- ↑ Lauren Krasny. Executive, Strategic, & Personal Coach. Expert Interview. 27 March 2020.
- ↑ Lauren Krasny. Executive, Strategic, & Personal Coach. Expert Interview. 27 March 2020.
- ↑ https://www.thecut.com/article/how-to-give-constructive-criticism-at-work.html
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