Constructive Criticism: 8 Ways to Handle it at workplace

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Constructive Criticism 8 Ways to Handle it at
workplace
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• Providing feedback to every employee is
  essential. It enhances employee skill and
  performance and prevents backfiring. But often,
  managers face unexpected situations, like their
  employees often misunderstanding them during the
  feedback. Or their recommendation gets ignored
  often by their co-workers, etc. In resolving the
  issues, it is essential to follow constructive
  criticism. It shows some constructive approaches
  followed by employees.
• This article discusses constructive criticism,
  the importance of constructive criticism, and the
  vital steps to deploy constructive criticism to
  employees at the workplace with tips and examples.

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What is Constructive criticism?

• Constructive criticism is a process that offers
  actionable feedback which delivers a specific and
  compelling recommendation to the recipient. It
  offers valuable suggestions and creates a vibrant
  work environment that eradicates toxicity. 
• With this, employees feel confident about their
  tasks and can even ask any questions, seek
  assistance and elaborate ideas on the desk.
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• What is Destructive Criticism?
• On the other hand, destructive criticism focuses
  employees on providing negative feedback. It
  harms, underestimates, and offends the
  recipients. Despite the criticizers intention,
  employees become demotivated to work. It may also
  impact the persons reputation, lowers morale,
  and denigrate their creations or achievements.

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Difference between Constructive criticism and
Destructive Criticism

• Constructive criticism and destructive criticism
  are two distinct feedback approaches based on
  employees work, behaviour, or ideas. Both focus
  on the flaws or areas for improvement, they
  differ significantly in their intentions,
  delivery, and potential impact.
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• ? Intention
• The main objective of constructive criticism is
  practicing feedback that helps the employee
  improve and grow. 
• It aims to offer updated insights, suggestions,
  or alternatives for enhancing employee
  performance and company productivity.
• Destructive criticism aims to target or belittle
  or undermine the person receiving the feedback.
• The primary purpose may be to express
  disapproval, assert superiority, or hurt the
  individual emotionally.
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• ? Focus
• Constructive criticism focuses on specific
  behaviours, actions, or aspects of the work
  rather than attacking the persons character or
  worth.
• Destructive criticism often attacks personally
  the persons character, and abilities, rather
  than focusing on the process of improvement.

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• ? Delivery
• Constructive Criticism is typically delivered in
  a respectful, considerate, and empathetic manner.
  The emphasis is on being supportive and
  encouraging while highlighting areas that need
  attention or development.
• Whereas, In the case of destructive Criticism is
  typically delivered in a harsh, disrespectful, or
  derogatory manner, lacking empathy and
  consideration for the recipients feelings.
• ? Impact
• Constructive criticism tends to have a positive
  impact on the recipient by fostering learning,
  personal growth, and professional development.
• It can contribute to building trust, enhancing
  relationships, and improving overall performance.
• Whereas Destructive criticism can have
  detrimental effects on the individuals
  self-esteem, motivation, and confidence.

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