Yesterday morning, I received an email from LinkedIn informing me that I could now publish content on the site. Yay me!
For my first contribution, I decided to focus on constructive criticism, a concept that we often mistake for negative feedback. However, there is a way to deliver it that can actually boost the confidence of the recipient.
Here is an extract:
“One mustn’t criticize other people on grounds where he can’t stand perpendicular himself” – Mark Twain
Criticism is part of the human fabric and takes place in our daily interactions.
“No offence, but…” “I don’t mean to criticize but…” There is always a ‘but’ somewhere, as though each person’s perspective prevailed over others. As a result, we do not always understand that there is a fine line between something helpful and something destructive.
So, what is constructive criticism and how does it work?
What Is Constructive Criticism?
Constructive criticism is a mixture of positive and negative feedback delivered in a friendly, empathetic manner. The goal is to help a person improve their skills or understand what they could do better.
The challenge is knowing how to deliver this constructive criticism.