ART of CRITICAL Critiquing

"You cannot teach a person anything; you can only help him find it within himself." ~

Galileo Gallilei

Thinking outside the box is never easy, nor is it merely a reflection of mental brightness. To leave your psychological comfort zone and explore "solutions in the unknown world on the outside requires large measures of mental agility, boldness, and  creativity – and/or an  inspirational leader who makes life in the old box so uncomfortable that getting out is the only option. 

The future rests in those willing to inspire themselves and in the process inspires others…. A Leader within.

The feedback process runs into many lines of thought which if mastered one can become a constructed thinker and deliverer too.

The bylines run into many adjectives which you would find in this note.

IN-PERSON

Even though we have the access of all types of technologies in today’s world, still In-Person form of communication will always be regarded as the best form of communication for a receiver/ communicator since she/he can understand verbal and nob-verbal cues.

Research findings tell us verbal communication is just 35% but nonverbal communication is 65% [Facial expressions, Tone of voice, Movement, Appearance, Eye contact, Gestures, Posture.]  

INFORMATION

Giver of the Feedback should be based on facts, Information presented as valuable evidence to the Receiver.

TIMELY

Effectiveness of any Feedback depends on its timely delivery, only then the Receiver can correlate incidence with feedback.

CLARIFY

One should never forget the INTENT of any action called feedback. Therefore it is the duty of the Giver of the Feedback to clarify as to how the Feedback can be beneficial to the Receiver.

KEEP YOUR WORD.

Always yes always keep your word, is an underlined area for any feedback. Be alert based on facts and Information provided by the Receiver at all times.

RESPONSIVE

It is the duty of the Giver of the Feedback to be responsive, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Etiquette is that communications should always be Open and never Closed ended.

CONSTRUCTIVE

A constructive Feedback will always allow the Receiver to be positive and will help in his behavioral improvement.

BALANCED

Maintaining the right balance is critical in the Feedback process. Emotional overturn would otherwise always come in the Feedback which may not be intended.

ALERT

The Giver should be alert at all times of the feedback process so that the Receiver can respond appropriately.

LISTEN

The most important trait of any Feedback is to be a patient Listener first

FEELINGS

The respect for each other’s feelings is critical for both the Giver and the Receiver of the feedback process.

EMOTIONAL

The bases of being emotional by both the Giver and the Receiver, is always based on facts.

EMPATHISE

To give critical Feedback one has to be prepared to see one’s self in the shoes of the Receiver.

DEFENSIVE

Actually there is no need for the Giver to be defensive because one is always doing her/his duty; Feedback in these conditions will only be in the interest of the Receiver, which she/he should know.

ANGER

It is but natural sometimes both the Giver of the Feedback or the Receiver to be angry, but to control one’s anger would always benefit in an open dialog for the process to complete.

CALM

Calmness of the mind will always help in the process the Feedback especially from the side of the Receiver in a positive manner.