It's inevitable; as a supervisor, it is part of your job description to regularly critique your employee's job performance -- both good and bad. When an evaluation is delivered with thought and professionalism, it can turn an uncomfortable conversation into one that generates positive results and genuine respect. On the other hand, a poorly delivered message may potentially lead to short term damage and long term harm. Here are five tips to turning negative feedback into constructive criticism:
- Focus on the action - not the person. Effective feedback isn't about pointing out character flaws, but about discussing issues that need improvement. It's the difference between saying, "You have no organizational skills and it showed in your presentation" versus, "It was clear you were struggling to keep the audience's attention on your report this morning, and I have some suggestions I'd like to discuss with you." Keep the attention on the act, not the individual.
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