Constructive Vs Destructive Feedback
The difference between constructive and destructive feedback is constructive feedback focus on the goal, intent and motive in three angles: self, social and sustainable while in destructive feedback this balance may lack or would be biased.Giving constructive feedback is about effective interpersonal communication. Here is a list of do's and don't when you give constructive feedback with examples
Do:
- Give genuine compliments and appreciate the person
- Even when you disagree, say, "No" politely
- Show your emotions through the prosody of the language
- Use language eloquence such as use of figure of speech if you are good at it.
- Use persuasive words, phrases and statements, empathy statements, rapport building statements and transition words to move from one idea to another.
- communicate assertively
Don't
- Avoid these verbal communication barriers:
- Judgmental statements
- Redundant statements
- Mother Tongue Influence (MTI)
- Negative words and statements
- Verbal speech fillers
