Comments on: Giving criticism – the good, the bad, and the ugly! http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/giving-criticism-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly The DIY source for aspiring entrepreneurs. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 03:18:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: doc http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/giving-criticism-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1#comment-14927 doc Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:48:11 +0000 http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/giving-criticism-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly#comment-14927 As someone who has trouble both giving and receiving blunt criticism; here are a few things I have found to work and not work well: 1)Make sure the setting is at least reasonably professional. Don't start the criticism when the employees' office door is wide open and they are due to see a client or patient who has arrived. Please try to show some sensitivity and empathy; barging in to an office pretending to be "casual" is asking for a defensive reaction. 2) Try asking your colleague whether they would prefer to hear the "constructive feedback" or "positive performance comments (or however you want to put it) first. This way, you make clear that the employee will not be receiving a falsely skewed evaluation, but you give them some degree of control in their own learning process at the same time. 3) Anonymous peer evaluations and e-mails are a terrible way to initiate constructive criticism. Absolutely terrible. And notes on someone's desk are even worse. I even left a job over this once from the wounds it caused, and know others that did the same. Love your examples, BTW, thanks for sharing! As someone who has trouble both giving and receiving blunt criticism; here are a few things I have found to work and not work well:

1)Make sure the setting is at least reasonably professional. Don’t start the criticism when the employees’ office door is wide open and they are due to see a client or patient who has arrived. Please try to show some sensitivity and empathy; barging in to an office pretending to be “casual” is asking for a defensive reaction.

2) Try asking your colleague whether they would prefer to hear the “constructive feedback” or “positive performance comments (or however you want to put it) first. This way, you make clear that the employee will not be receiving a falsely skewed evaluation, but you give them some degree of control in their own learning process at the same time.

3) Anonymous peer evaluations and e-mails are a terrible way to initiate constructive criticism. Absolutely terrible. And notes on someone’s desk are even worse. I even left a job over this once from the wounds it caused, and know others that did the same.

Love your examples, BTW, thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Criticism dos and dont's - Euro Photo Club http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/giving-criticism-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1#comment-14372 Criticism dos and dont's - Euro Photo Club Sat, 02 Apr 2011 05:13:46 +0000 http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/giving-criticism-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly#comment-14372 [...] constructive criticism and thought some of you might be interested. It isn't too long-winded! How to give constructive criticism Cheers [...] [...] constructive criticism and thought some of you might be interested. It isn't too long-winded! How to give constructive criticism Cheers [...]

]]> By: Adam Nollmeyer http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/giving-criticism-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1#comment-13497 Adam Nollmeyer Sat, 29 May 2010 21:54:43 +0000 http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/giving-criticism-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly#comment-13497 Great blog post, I've been working on a web project (as the client) and it's important to let others (internally) and the external (designer) know what this design might say or feel vs another. Thomas, I actually saw this blog post (recommended from my friends) on another's blog where I was giving what will hopefully be seen as constructive criticism. Likewise I solicit friends and people who aren't friends but are willing to give me CC. How can one improve w/ out feedback? Great blog post,

I’ve been working on a web project (as the client) and it’s important to let others (internally) and the external (designer) know what this design might say or feel vs another.

Thomas, I actually saw this blog post (recommended from my friends) on another’s blog where I was giving what will hopefully be seen as constructive criticism.

Likewise I solicit friends and people who aren’t friends but are willing to give me CC. How can one improve w/ out feedback?

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]]> By: Dealing with Criticism – Be Constructive! (Part II: Giving Criticism) | WHAKATE http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/giving-criticism-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1#comment-12956 Dealing with Criticism – Be Constructive! (Part II: Giving Criticism) | WHAKATE Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:34:24 +0000 http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/giving-criticism-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly#comment-12956 [...] “Giving criticism – the good, the bad, and the ugly!” at the Closet Entrepreneur, the author explains the benefits – for both giver and receiver – of giving constructive [...] [...] “Giving criticism – the good, the bad, and the ugly!” at the Closet Entrepreneur, the author explains the benefits – for both giver and receiver – of giving constructive [...]

]]> By: Level 13: Playing With Designers « Game Design Concepts http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/giving-criticism-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1#comment-12823 Level 13: Playing With Designers « Game Design Concepts Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:03:10 +0000 http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/giving-criticism-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly#comment-12823 [...] Read the following: “Giving Criticism – the good, the bad, and the ugly!” [...] [...] Read the following: “Giving Criticism – the good, the bad, and the ugly!” [...]

]]> By: Criticism Sucks! | World Champion Evaluator http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/giving-criticism-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1#comment-12572 Criticism Sucks! | World Champion Evaluator Thu, 18 Jun 2009 17:55:15 +0000 http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/giving-criticism-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly#comment-12572 [...] a couple of great articles from The Closet Entrepreneur on criticism.  The first article tells you how to give criticism and the second article tells you how receiving criticism can be good for you. The most important [...] [...] a couple of great articles from The Closet Entrepreneur on criticism.  The first article tells you how to give criticism and the second article tells you how receiving criticism can be good for you. The most important [...]

]]> By: spongeblog http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/giving-criticism-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1#comment-9900 spongeblog Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:26:46 +0000 http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/giving-criticism-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly#comment-9900 Criticism, either destructive or constructive, do we really have the right? They say that everybody is entitled to his/her own opinions, shall we keep them to ourselves or tell people what we really think? Well, I think we should put more weight on our reasons of criticizing others. Whether the end justifies the means. Criticism, either destructive or constructive, do we really have the right? They say that everybody is entitled to his/her own opinions, shall we keep them to ourselves or tell people what we really think? Well, I think we should put more weight on our reasons of criticizing others. Whether the end justifies the means.

]]> By: Tracy http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/giving-criticism-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1#comment-9578 Tracy Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:57:15 +0000 http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/giving-criticism-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly#comment-9578 Criticism is easier to offer however, the person on the receiving end of criticism has the tendancy to become defensive, upset, and unwilling to accept your feedback in the initial stage. The second stage is in processing criticism, the third stage is when the person begins to take action; make changes that prove to be beneficial to the receiver. Tip: Give criticism then close the case. Criticism is easier to offer however, the person on the receiving end of criticism has the tendancy to become defensive, upset, and unwilling to accept your feedback in the initial stage. The second stage is in processing criticism, the third stage is when the person begins to take action; make changes that prove to be beneficial to the receiver.

Tip: Give criticism then close the case.

]]> By: TOMAS http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/giving-criticism-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/comment-page-1#comment-4626 TOMAS Tue, 22 May 2007 21:28:49 +0000 http://theclosetentrepreneur.com/giving-criticism-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly#comment-4626 J David, I know what you mean. Although keep in mind that you're not trying to tell someone what they should or should not do, instead you focus on things that can be helpful and constructive. And it's okay if you're not an expert, even sharing lessons you've learned can be very helpful. Ultimately, it's up to a person to make use of the constructive criticism. BTW, what kind of constructive criticism are you looking to get? Let me know if there's anything I can help you out with, I'd be more than willing to lend any insight I have. J David, I know what you mean. Although keep in mind that you’re not trying to tell someone what they should or should not do, instead you focus on things that can be helpful and constructive. And it’s okay if you’re not an expert, even sharing lessons you’ve learned can be very helpful. Ultimately, it’s up to a person to make use of the constructive criticism.

BTW, what kind of constructive criticism are you looking to get? Let me know if there’s anything I can help you out with, I’d be more than willing to lend any insight I have.

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