Constructive Criticism refers to feedback that offers actionable and specific suggestions on how to make positive improvements. Constructive Criticism puts the onus on the positives instead of only the negatives so that the individual can tap his potential and improve his performances. Importance of Constructive Criticism 1. Does not reduce employee morale instead encourages people to take a step in the right direction. 2. Puts the onus on improvement in the future instead of harping about current mistakes. 3. Constructive Criticism helps individuals to achieve better and fast results. How to Provide Constructive Criticism? 1. Do not make assumptions instead go with facts. 2. Talk about the things that can be worked upon as the goal is realization plus improvement. 3. Do not make the feedback personal instead concentrate on the goal and not the person. 4. Just talks will not help hence provide advice and solutions that will bring changes. 5. Consider negative aspects as a scope for improvement and deal accordingly. 6. Be positive throughout the feedback for motivation and encouragement. How to Accept Constructive Criticism? 1. Request follow-up time or a next meeting to figure out the next steps. 2. Understand all the points of the feedback to gain better clarity about the root of the problem. 3. Even if you are not in agreement with the assessment thank the person as he has taken out valuable time from his schedule to offer his assessment. 4. It is important to let the other person give the feedback without interruptions in an unbiased manner. 5. Keep in mind the benefits of constructive feedback as it will help in taking appropriate steps. 6. Listen, pause and reflect on what is being said. Remember the other person has good intentions and is there to offer help. Example 1. An employee missing crucial deadlines 2. A hardworking employee mostly coming late 3. Netflix This video is on Constructive Criticism and it has the following sub-topics. Time Stamps 0:00 Introduction 00:20 Definition of Constructive Criticism 00:45 What is Constructive Criticism? 01:05 Importance of Constructive Criticism 01:26 How to provide Constructive Criticism? 02:48 How to accept Constructive Criticism?