tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post5178299098313773916..comments2023-06-07T11:31:36.691+02:00Comments on Cathie Dunn writes...: Constructive Criticism - by Jo SparkesCathie Dunnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08537946350336674340noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-86026005252765049422012-05-17T03:03:23.497+02:002012-05-17T03:03:23.497+02:00Thanks for the great interview and review. Gale ...Thanks for the great interview and review. Gale pgan427@yahoo.comGale Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14261301857510839444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-69731567332119439322012-05-06T20:11:01.210+02:002012-05-06T20:11:01.210+02:00Karen, you're so right, I think. You should al...Karen, you're so right, I think. You should always balance something negative with something positive.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. :-)Cathie Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537946350336674340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-75109233166199515752012-05-04T19:23:59.214+02:002012-05-04T19:23:59.214+02:00In most cases when feedback is given, it is of the...In most cases when feedback is given, it is of the critical nature. In my early supervisory classes, I was taught to always give positive before the negative. For every bad thing, there should always be something good to say.<br /><br /> kareninnc at gmail dot comKaren Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732638672537005826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-80835400316808501812012-05-04T11:24:01.729+02:002012-05-04T11:24:01.729+02:00Thanks for stopping by, BlackTulip. I'm glad y...Thanks for stopping by, BlackTulip. I'm glad you found the post helpful. I find your reviews always very balanced.Cathie Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537946350336674340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-45473584392162266912012-05-04T00:40:59.801+02:002012-05-04T00:40:59.801+02:00Very enlightening and revealing post for the mere ...Very enlightening and revealing post for the mere reviewer I am. And also very helpful !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-79807588241146692442012-05-03T23:52:21.228+02:002012-05-03T23:52:21.228+02:00Thank you, MomJane and Catherine Lee for popping i...Thank you, MomJane and Catherine Lee for popping in. Great to see you here. :-)<br /><br />Jo, I'm with you there. You always sense a 'but' and that just smashes any positive feeling you had. <br /><br />An important issue is not to slag people off - in a work environment as much as in reviewing fiction, movies, manuscripts, etc. Make sure to highlight the points that (in your opinion) need changing, but in a manner that allows the other person to think of alternative ways rather than get frustrated.Cathie Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537946350336674340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-63360056957929789752012-05-03T23:21:20.462+02:002012-05-03T23:21:20.462+02:00Catherine, you are absolutely right. Giving that c...Catherine, you are absolutely right. Giving that compliment prior to lowering the boom doesn't work -- mainly because we're all so conditioned to expecting that 'but'. "I appreciate your effort, BUT ..." And the but really means the person did NOT appreciate your effort.<br /><br />Maybe try reversing it? When you do have something good to say -- and you mean it -- try the good part afterwards. "Cindy, have you ever thought of wearing a boat neck collar? With your figure, it would be sensational! Especially in that gorgeous shade of blue you're wearing!"Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245225023115543081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-75998783046151331522012-05-03T21:41:12.709+02:002012-05-03T21:41:12.709+02:00Jo...I enjoyed your post today. I always try to be...Jo...I enjoyed your post today. I always try to be concrete when giving feedback, providing details (especially when dealing with employees). I have mixed feelings when it comes to your suggestion of combining good with the bad. People tend to do this to "soften" the blow. I think this works with friends, but I try not to do it with employees. I believe in addressing both good things and bad things quickly. I give compliments to my staff regularly when I observe them doing something well. The compliments stand by themselves. I also address "negative" things quickly, such as your example of lateness. I try not to muddy the corrective feedback with something positive. Although in more social or friendly interactions, I do that regularly. It's easier to say to a friend, "Gee, I love that color on you, but I'm not sure the style of that blouse is flattering for your figure."Catherine Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14998035693869891918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-38690342485188340732012-05-03T20:16:22.207+02:002012-05-03T20:16:22.207+02:00I love the comment about saying something nice, an...I love the comment about saying something nice, and then mentioning the section you would change. Not telling them how to do it, just that it could use some work.MomJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887390809547017357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-61242010307884556332012-05-03T16:22:07.326+02:002012-05-03T16:22:07.326+02:00Thank you, Jo. Glad you enjoy. I loved your post a...Thank you, Jo. Glad you enjoy. I loved your post and shared it with a number of new writers I know. It all helps. Good luck with the book!Cathie Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537946350336674340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-20454221183328109692012-05-03T14:46:10.646+02:002012-05-03T14:46:10.646+02:00Cathie, thank you. It's a pleasure to be here....Cathie, thank you. It's a pleasure to be here.<br /><br />I love your colors here, by the way!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245225023115543081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-56600052537136353752012-05-03T12:14:36.436+02:002012-05-03T12:14:36.436+02:00It's a pleasure. :-)It's a pleasure. :-)Cathie Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537946350336674340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-59291135584996054842012-05-03T11:56:20.680+02:002012-05-03T11:56:20.680+02:00Thank you for hosting Jo today.Thank you for hosting Jo today.Goddess Fish Promotionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07952608939319684406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-84905293728164224262012-05-03T10:46:25.239+02:002012-05-03T10:46:25.239+02:00Yes, you're so right, Marybelle.
Thanks for s...Yes, you're so right, Marybelle.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by. :-)Cathie Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537946350336674340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2366670135847123894.post-77240074017975689882012-05-03T10:29:19.814+02:002012-05-03T10:29:19.814+02:00This is all brilliant. Everything here can be rela...This is all brilliant. Everything here can be related back to all areas of life.<br /><br /><br /><br />marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)comMary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.com