Have faith in what you are doing and as mentioned by Kiron, take a deep breath. Also always I have been told to not take things personally & its not your mistake... Saving Changes...
Dinah YoungProject Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William CountySpringfield, Va, United States
Do not react immediately. Relax then take a minute to think about whether the criticism is warranted. Did you make a mistake? Or did the other person misunderstand what you did? Or is the other person just out to annoy you? Once you figure out the intent behind the criticism, you can figure out the proper response. Saving Changes...
Farouq ZaababResearcher, Coach, Trainer, Consultant| FreelancerSohar, Oman
I watch shows on the PBS Network 😁
No seriously I follow the PBS Network model,so this is what I do:
1-Pause: this can actually help your brain to focus on what is important allowing you to make wiser decisions.
2-Breath: as mentioned by Kiron and Pallavi. It sounds cliche, but it works wonders. I have read an article in Health Magazine stating that proper breathing patterns energize your body and prolong your brain cells' life cycle. (hey I don't mind an extra hour of brain cells' life:-)
3-Smile: this might sound horrible at first, but bear with me. The only reason you should smile is to trick your brain into the creative/problem solving mode which is activated by "Serotonin" (a chemical released when we smile).
Lastly,"Network" with your peers. They may have some fresh insights or a different take on the whole topic. This always helps in my opinion.
Keep it up Damian :)
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1 reply by Ashley Stukel
Aug 01, 2018 5:03 PM
Ashley Stukel
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I like that PBS suggestion. I deal with this quite a bit from my current "lead." I am transitioning into my own PM role and I think he feels threatened. Everything is a competition it seems.
Apply all the good suggestions previously mentioned.
Most time the criticism is not personal!
Could it be used constructively? Saving Changes...
SAMUEL ODJELUAMsc, PMP, PMI-RMP, PMD Pro 1&2| THE LANDS COMMISSION, ACCRA - GHANAAccra, Spintex, Ghana
I agree with the earlier contributions from my seniors.Criticisms are meant to correct your efforts, they are an inevitable part of the job, just never take them too personal because if you do you will loose focus - a recipe for failure.Rather network with peers and apply their recommendations/suggestions. Remember you can only achieve NEAR PERFECTION !
Samuel. Saving Changes...
Ashley StukelBusiness Analyst I| Snap-on ToolsKenosha, Wi, United States
Aug 01, 2018 2:58 PM
Replying to Farouq Zaabab
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I watch shows on the PBS Network 😁
No seriously I follow the PBS Network model,so this is what I do:
1-Pause: this can actually help your brain to focus on what is important allowing you to make wiser decisions.
2-Breath: as mentioned by Kiron and Pallavi. It sounds cliche, but it works wonders. I have read an article in Health Magazine stating that proper breathing patterns energize your body and prolong your brain cells' life cycle. (hey I don't mind an extra hour of brain cells' life:-)
3-Smile: this might sound horrible at first, but bear with me. The only reason you should smile is to trick your brain into the creative/problem solving mode which is activated by "Serotonin" (a chemical released when we smile).
Lastly,"Network" with your peers. They may have some fresh insights or a different take on the whole topic. This always helps in my opinion.
Keep it up Damian :)
I like that PBS suggestion. I deal with this quite a bit from my current "lead." I am transitioning into my own PM role and I think he feels threatened. Everything is a competition it seems.
I like that PBS suggestion. I deal with this quite a bit from my current "lead." I am transitioning into my own PM role and I think he feels threatened. Everything is a competition it seems.
I will try the PBS method myself.
PBS is a good approach Saving Changes...
Damian PereraMonitoring & Evaluation Specialist| ChrysalisMellawagedara, Western Province, Sri Lanka
Thanks Kiron, Pallavi, Dinah, Farouq, Vincent, Samuel, Ashley & Kevin for your contribution to this discussion thread. Saving Changes...
