We’ve all heard the term, “constructive criticism.” This is the good type of criticism that is productive and helpful. According to various books and articles that I’ve read, constructive criticism is like nasty-tasting medicine. It’s terrible to swallow but it will make you a better person. Hey, you should be glad to get it! Well,(…)
It’s so hard to criticize a coworker or manager. Even if you think that your feedback would be helpful, you’re still saying something negative – and it could easily cause the person to become upset and defensive. But what if it can’t be avoided? Is it possible to deliver constructive criticism without hurting anyone’s feelings?(…)
Do you have coworkers who offer you advice – even if you didn’t ask for it or need it? It can sometimes be helpful. But it can also be annoying. Unsolicited and unwanted advice can feel like criticism. You might feel like your coworkers are getting involved because they don’t have confidence in your work(…)
Working on projects with clients generally takes tact, diplomacy, good communication skills, a willingness to compromise – and sometimes, a lot of patience. This is especially true when you have clients who have a tendency to be a bit difficult and persnickety. I mean, you want to produce a good product and make your clients(…)