All about delivering constructive criticism

Constructive criticism can be helpful when used with the intent of helping or improving a situation in the workplace. However, it can be one of the most challenging things, not only to receive, but also to give. It can often involve various emotions and feelings, which can make matters delicate. But when management learns effective ways to handle and deliver constructive criticism, employees can not only learn from their mistakes, but even benefit from them.

The contents of this course

This course has 12 modules / lessons. Some of the important modules / lessons are - getting the course started, when should feedback occur, preparing and planning, choosing a time and place, during the session, setting goals, diffusing anger or negative emotions, what not to do, after the session, wrapping up, etc.

The objectives of this course

To effectively deliver constructive criticism, you must understand what it is, how it is used, and its purpose. The following objectives of this course are designed to help you do just that.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• ·        Understand when feedback should take place
• ·        Learn how to prepare and plan to deliver constructive criticism
• ·        Determine the appropriate atmosphere in which it should take place
• ·        Identify the proper steps to be taken during the session
• ·        Know how emotions and certain actions can negatively impact the effects of the session
• ·        Recognize the importance of setting goals and the method used to set them
• ·        Uncover the best techniques for following up with the employee after the session