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Benefits of Constructive Criticism

Giving feedback in the form of constructive criticism instead of just telling employees what they did wrong can have many benefits.

Today we will take a look at some of the benefits of constructive criticism.

Builds trust

When employees receive constructive criticism from their manager, they understand that the manager wants them to succeed and isn’t attacking them personally. It also shows them that their employer trusts them to do the work needed to improve.

Provides context for feedback

Constructive criticism puts any problems in the context of the otherwise good work the employee is doing. This helps them to see that they’re not doing a bad job overall — there are just certain areas where they could improve.

Includes actionable advice

Criticising an employee without telling them how to do better isn’t helpful to anyone. By providing constructive criticism instead, you can show them the steps they need to take to resolve any problems.

Creates a collaborative environment

When employees are comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback, this creates a better environment for everyone to work together effectively.

Even if you give the perfect piece of advice, constructive criticism is still difficult to both give and receive. But don’t shy away from this type of feedback just because it’s difficult. In fact, constructive criticism can help both you and the person you’re giving feedback to grow—both personally and professionally.

By practicing constructive criticism, you’re building an atmosphere of openness and trust. Not every conversation you have with your team will be easy—but difficult conversations are a big part of developing a collaborative team.

Every company will have their own values and practices. But opening the door to constructive and honest conversations can help you break down trust barriers and develop a closer connection with your team members and collaborators.

When done well, effective criticism can pave the way for a healthier, collaborative team. That’s because collaborative teams are open and honest with one another—and not afraid to talk about real things.

Unlike destructive or negative criticism, constructive criticism builds trust and provides an opportunity for both parties to grow. Two key elements of constructive criticism’s success are context and actionable advice.

This kind of feedback gives the recipient context around their areas of improvement, which is crucial for understanding why the feedback is being offered.

Supporting the additional context with actionable steps and suggestions for how to improve, builds trust between both parties. This combination also opens the door to conversation, collaboration, and professional development.

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