Constructive Feedback vs. Negative Criticism

Constructive Feedback vs. Negative Criticism

Constructive Feedback vs. Negative Criticism

Feedback to Flourish or Flounder

Explore how different approaches to feedback can either nourish an employee’s growth or stunt it.

  • Constructive offers solutions; Negative focuses on problems.
  • Constructive promotes learning; Negative induces fear.
  • Constructive is specific; Negative is often vague.
  • Constructive is actionable; Negative is disheartening.
  • Constructive is timely; Negative is delayed.
  • Constructive respects dignity; Negative attacks character.

Constructive feedback empowers employees to improve and excel, while negative criticism can diminish morale and performance.