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Receiving Negative Feedback

Receiving Negative Feedback

  • Do not react right away or in a defensive way.
  • Do not take it personally.
  • Do not justify the feedback, or ignore it.
  • Don't wait to be offered feedback at the last stage.
  • Take your time to gather your thoughts and do not be overly negative to yourself.
  • Do ask for clarification, if required.
  • Do set and align your expectations.

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The 4 R’s of Receiving Feedback

  • Respond: Just say “Thank you.”
  • Record: You will rarely have time to process feedback right away. But don’t trust your memory for later. Record the details.
  • Reflect: If you want to get the most value from feedback, reflect on it.

Getting Negative Feedback

Getting Negative Feedback

... is not the best thing to happen at work. It normally leads to a racing mind, emotional discomfort and increased blood pressure.

We may try to defend ourselves, or brush aside the feedback. We can also be stuck in a loop of negative thoughts.

How to get better at receiving feedback

  • The very first response to give when someone gives you feedback should be a response of gratitude. Don’t get defensive. 
  • Whether it’s praise, criticism or some other type of feedback, take the time to restate to the person giving it what you ...

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