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Deal in facts
Objectivity is crucial to constructive criticism.
The goal is to communicate that a performance standard has not been met. Your sentiments/judgments are irrelevant.
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Let the fixes feel like their own
If people feel you support their fundamental views and value them, the change will be easy and natural.
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Never qualify
When preparing to tell someone what they did wrong, avoid using qualifications like "With all due respect," "No offense," or "Don't take this the wrong way" to soften criticism.
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Say what the problem is
... and if you must amplify your message, say where your data came from. Never try to simultaneously be a good cop and a bad cop.
Make it clear that your goal is constructive change.
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Show them the way
Criticism without an action plan is worthless.
Give people direction or keep your mouth shut.
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Ambiguity is your enemy
... when telling someone they're wrong.
Be concrete and don't sermonize, even if the person that's receiving your criticism knows she did something wrong.
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Focus on behavior, not character
For example, in saying "You were lazy in preparing this report" you may think you are helping the other person to improve a skills; instead, it addresses your assumption about the person's attitude toward their work.
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Put yourself in your critic's shoes
Question your assumptions about your critic's intention. Insults are not always meant to be harmful insults are designed to be harmful. The line between an insult and a piece of well-intended constructive criticism is almost always subjective.
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Don't Make It Personal
Criticism by nature can be personal, but delivering it you need to separate your thoughts on someone's work or behavior from what you think of them.
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