Posts Tagged ‘feedback’

6 Tips on Critiquing Without Melting Down

I had a senior-level writing course when I was in college. The first thing the professor told the class was that if any of us didn’t think we could handle honest critiques of our work, we should leave. Nobody did, of course, but over the course of the semester a few of my classmates wished they had. It wasn’t that the professor went out of his way to be… » Continue

September 18 2008 | By Thursday | Tagged: critique, feedback | 12 comments»

16 Tips to Survive Brutal Criticism (and Ask for More)

“You suck.”

Everyone encounters criticism, whether it is a boss pointing out falling performance, a bad review for your book, or even self-criticism after an embarrassing slip-up. Your ability to digest that criticism and make use of it says a lot about your character. Even better is to be the kind of person who can take a sharp, verbal critique, stand up and ask for more.

People are Too… » Continue

October 25 2007 | By Scott H | Tagged: advice, Communication, criticism, evaluation, feedback, improvement, Management, suggestions | 12 comments»

It’s not the Perks

How would you like to work for a company like this?

Exceptional care taken to provide tools of the trade, such as cell phones, pda’s, and laptops.
Generous leeway and few questions ever asked about expense reports.
Covered parking in a secure garage.
Newly renovated break room, including seating on an outdoor patio.
Continental breakfast catered in for casual Fridays.
Partnerships with other businesses in the same locale, so that discounted tickets are available for movies

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August 24 2006 | By Rosa | Tagged: benefits, businesslife, Communication, feedback, perks | 7 comments»

And the Survey says?

As my regular readers know by now, one of the things I write and speak on most is value alignment. Nearly all companies will proudly tell you about the value statements they have, and nearly everyone will agree that businesses should be values centered in their mission. However, nearly all have to work much harder on the practical application of their values so they truly take actions which are consistent… » Continue

May 25 2006 | By Rosa | Tagged: Communication, feedback, honesty, surveys, truthfulness | 2 comments»