Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
It depends how it is being addressed - If it is addressed for the purpose of blaming then I do not really appreciate this approach but if it is intended for advise then yes, definitely I would entertain it in a positive manner.
I agree with Rami. Criticism intended as advice - and in such a style - helps to grow. But it needs to come in a constructive manner to be acceptable. Else I usually react in defence (not always defending, sometimes attacking, sometimes ignoring :-) )
there are several feedback models out there - for a reason. You have to keep in mind that things someone says about you always tell a lot (sometimes more) about them. Apart from the "right intention" - making things better, helping progress, solving problems - it is essential that feedback is provided timely and in an appreciative way. And never forget that criticism can be positive as well - don't forget to praise!!
In the end one major rule has to be accepted: The receiver decides whether the feedback is relevant and useful. Hence it should be provided with this idea in mind.
It depends how it is being addressed - If it is addressed for the purpose of blaming then I do not really appreciate this approach but if it is intended for advise then yes, definitely I would entertain it in a positive manner.
I agree with Rami. Criticism intended as advice - and in such a style - helps to grow. But it needs to come in a constructive manner to be acceptable. Else I usually react in defence (not always defending, sometimes attacking, sometimes ignoring :-) )
there are several feedback models out there - for a reason. You have to keep in mind that things someone says about you always tell a lot (sometimes more) about them. Apart from the "right intention" - making things better, helping progress, solving problems - it is essential that feedback is provided timely and in an appreciative way. And never forget that criticism can be positive as well - don't forget to praise!!
In the end one major rule has to be accepted: The receiver decides whether the feedback is relevant and useful. Hence it should be provided with this idea in mind.
Product Operations Program ManagerBarcelona, Cataluña, Spain
I do when it is done in a professional manner. A guru once said that "when I speak, I do not learn anything new, since I say things that I already know. Only by listening I may gain some new ideas and knowledge". This is what I try to do; active listening and learning from mistakes.
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3 replies by Anirban Ghosh, Bala S Duvvuri, and Rolf Dieter Zschau
Jun 30, 2016 10:04 AM
Rolf Dieter Zschau
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That sounds as a good way to take it. I do it somewhat similar.
Jun 30, 2016 2:24 PM
Anirban Ghosh
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That's a unique take and quite right if one thinks about it. Thanks!
I do when it is done in a professional manner. A guru once said that "when I speak, I do not learn anything new, since I say things that I already know. Only by listening I may gain some new ideas and knowledge". This is what I try to do; active listening and learning from mistakes.
That sounds as a good way to take it. I do it somewhat similar. Saving Changes...
Anirban GhoshProject Manager / Solution Architect| Oracle CorporationHyderabad, India
Jun 30, 2016 9:44 AM
Replying to Eduard Hernandez
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I do when it is done in a professional manner. A guru once said that "when I speak, I do not learn anything new, since I say things that I already know. Only by listening I may gain some new ideas and knowledge". This is what I try to do; active listening and learning from mistakes.
That's a unique take and quite right if one thinks about it. Thanks! Saving Changes...
You have to distinguish between constructive criticism and destructive criticism.
Constructive Criticism: This type of criticism will never be blunt. For example, I have got a really bad article for my review. I will say:"You have made a good effort, but you would need to work on xxxx, xyyy, zxxxx points."
Destructive Criticism: This type of criticism will be blunt and will not provide you an inch to work with. For example, I have got a really bad article for my review. I will say:"You're wasting my time; you can never be a good writer."
You have to ignore destructive criticism; and learn to receive constructive criticism. Saving Changes...
I think somebody should come up with a way to breed a very large shrimp. That way, you could ride him, then, after you camped at night, you could eat him. How about it, science?
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