Constructive Criticism

CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM
(Part II & Part III is graded with each answer worth 7.15 point each)
PART 1:
To get you started in the right frame of mind, you need to complete a simple exercise that helps you learn how to word criticism differently.
Choose something you dislike (broccoli, homework, cleaning, washing dishes, etc.) Then list all of the characteristics you dislike about this thing. Then change your comments to constructive criticism.
Example:
DON’T LIKE: Broccoli
CHARACTERISTICS YOU DISLIKE: Broccoli tastes bad.
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: Broccoli tastes much better with cheese.”
NOW TRY IT YOURSELF:
DON’T LIKE: chitterlings
CHARACTERISTICS YOU DISLIKE: taste, smell, texture, made of
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM: salt and hot sauce numbs out the taste and smell
PART II:
Instructions: Read through the UNconstructive criticisms below. Assume they were given by a supervisor.
Under #1, write a PROFESSIONAL response to the criticism (hopefully that will keep peace in the workplace).
Then under #2, write how you would rephrase the comment so that it will be constructive criticism.
If you don’t know how to respond to the situation or make these sentences more constructive, read through the remaining chapter 9 or complete research on the internet to help you understand how to handle these types of situations.
Example 1: “Look, I’m really fed up with your attitude. You’re always late, you never do anything to help me, and you are just downright inconsiderate!”
If you heard this criticism, what should your response be in order to clarify the problem? what makes you feel this way
If you had given the criticism, how would you rephrase this criticism? your late and insonsiderate and by you not helping me your putting your job at risk

Example 2: “You know what I think? I think you don’t know what you are doing. You just don’t seem to be committed to your job.”
If you heard this criticism, what should your response be in order to clarify the problem? am i doing something wrong?

If you had given the criticism, how would you rephrase this criticism? did you not get trained on your job dutys
Example 3-“I wish you’d do something about your appearance. You look awful.”
If you heard this criticism, what should your response be in order to clarify the problem? thats very judgemental
If you had given this criticism, how would you rephrase this criticism? are you still a kid do you need help with your apperance
Example 4-“The report won’t do. It stinks!”
If you heard this criticism, what should your response be in order to clarify the problem? whats wrong with it/
If you had given this criticism, how would you rephrase this criticism? you need to try this again
Example 5- “I’m sure it will come as no surprise when I tell you that you are not cut out to be a manager.”
If you heard this criticism, what should your response be in order to clarify the problem? what made you come to this conclusion
If you had given this criticism, how would you rephrase this criticism? this is not the job title for you
PART III-Now make it personal:
Make sure you read pages 125-126 in your book. This is the exercise on page 130.
Think of a situation in your life that could be improved if you were able to offer constructive criticism to a friend or family member. Describe the situation and name the improvement you seek: if i could talk to my childs mother about being civil she acts like a child if she had the mindset of a woman i could see my child
Now imagine that you have a chance to speak to this person. First describe the setting—time, place, atmosphere—where you think you would be most successful: both our parents, church, pastor , mid-day
Next develop your “script.” keeping in mind what you know about constructive criticism, analyze the situation and decide on what you think would be the best approach. Write what you would say. Keep in mind the goal you want your communication to achieve. everychild deserves a father and thats all im wanting from you
Finally, if you can, make your plan a reality. Will you do it? tried nothing
If you do have the conversation, note here: Was it worth it? n/a
Would you explain your outcome (not mandatory)?