Telling a direct report or a co-worker when they have done something wrong, or could have done something better, can be awkward. Even just the potential for conflict can be anxiety-inducing, which is ...

Through education, training and encouragement, leaders can help empower differing insights to be more constructive and keep the ideas flowing. By fostering emotional safety and demonstrating ...

(By James Bahm) Feedback is great when given constructively. Criticism, by definition, is not constructive. How can something build up when its sole intention is to analyze and pick apart? My work has ...

Virtually every leader has been in this situation. One of your team members gives a presentation or presents a deliverable that is somewhere between lackluster and utterly disappointing. Afterwards, ...

Employee evaluations should not be an exercise in criticism and disapproval. Instead, provide constructive criticism by telling the employee what he does well and not so well, and he can improve. If ...

Connecting with a difficult leader or manager can be nerve-wracking for lower-level employees. When an employee has constructive feedback they feel compelled to share with their direct support, the ...

In today's fast-paced business environment, establishing a culture of constructive feedback is crucial for organizational success. Constructive feedback is a tool for growth, offering insights and ...

Securing constructive feedback is critical in helping you find out which decisions are working and which ones are not. Yet, many organizations fail to effectively engage their stakeholders due to a ...

No wonder managers struggle with feedback. This seemingly simple communication and performance development tool is surprisingly challenging to get right. In my experience teaching and helping many ...

People consistently underestimate others' desire for constructive feedback and therefore don't provide it, even when it could improve another person's performance on a task. People consistently ...

Experts say fear keeps us from sharing constructive feedback, but here’s how — and why — you should speak up anyway. By Melinda Wenner Moyer One thing I want to improve about myself is my ability to ...