Course Synopsis

Delivering Constructive Criticism is one of the most challenging things for anyone. Through this workshop you will gain valuable knowledge and skills that will assist them with this challenging task. When an employee commits an action that requires feedback or criticism it needs to be handled in a very specific way.

Constructive Criticism if done correctly will provide great benefits to your organization. It provides the ability for management to nullify problematic behaviors and develop well rounded and productive employees. Constructive feedback shows an employee that management cares about them and will invest time and effort into their careers.


Course Objectives

  • Understand when feedback should take place
  • Learn how to prepare and plan to deliver constructive criticism
  • Determine the appropriate atmosphere in which it should take place
  • Identify the proper steps to be taken during the session
  • Know how emotions and certain actions can negatively impact the effects of the session
  • Recognize the importance of setting goals and the method used to set them
  • Uncover the best techniques for following up with the employee after the session

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Getting Started

    • Module 1 - Introduction

    • Module 1 - Getting Started

    • Module 1 - Workshop Objectives

  • 2

    When Should Feedback Occur

    • Module 2 - When Should Feedback Occur?

    • Module 2 - Repeated Events or Behvaior

    • Module 2 - Breaches and Company Policy

    • Module 2 - When Informal Feeback has Not Worked

    • Module 2 - Immediately After the Occurence

    • Module 2 - Case Study

    • Module 2 - Video

    • Module 2 - Quiz

  • 3

    Preparing and Planning

    • Module 3 - Preparing and Planning

    • Module 3 - Gather Facts on the Issue

    • Module 3 - Practice Your Tone

    • Module 3 - Create an Action Plan

    • Module 3 - Keep Written Records

    • Module 3 - Case Study

    • Module 3 - Video

    • Module 3 - Quiz

  • 4

    Choosing a Time and Place

    • Module 4 - Choosing a Time and Place

    • Module 4 - Check the Ego at The Door

    • Module 4 - Criticize in Private, Praise in Public

    • Module 4 - It has to be Face to Face

    • Module 4 - Create a Safe Atmosphere

    • Module 4 - Case Study

    • Module 4 - Video

    • Module 4 - Quiz

  • 5

    During the Session (I)

    • Module 5 - During the Session (I)

    • Module 5 - The Feedback Sandwhich

    • Module 5 - Monitor Body Language

    • Module 5 - Check for Understanding

    • Module 5 - Pracitce Active Listening

    • Module 5 - Case Study

    • Module 5 - Video

    • Module 5 - Quiz

  • 6

    During the Session (II)

    • Module 6 - During the Session (II)

    • Module 6 - Set Goals

    • Module 6 - Be Collaborative

    • Module 6 - Ask for a Self-Assessment

    • Module 6 - Always Keep Emotions in Check

    • Module 6 - Case Study

    • Module 6 - Video

    • Module 6 - Quiz

  • 7

    Setting Goals

    • Module 7 - Setting Goals

    • Module 7 - SMART Goals

    • Module 7 - The Three P's

    • Moudle 7 - Ask for Their Input

    • Module 7 - Be as Specific as Possible

    • Module 7 - Case Study

    • Module 7 - Video

    • Module 7 - Quiz

  • 8

    Diffusing Anger or Negative Emotions

    • Module 8 - Defusing Anger or Negative Emotions

    • Module 8 - Choose the Correct Words

    • Module 8 - Stay on Topic

    • Module 8 - Empathize

    • Module 8 - Try to Avoid "You Messages"

    • Module 8 - Case Study

    • Module 8 - Video

    • Module 8 - Quiz

  • 9

    What not to do

    • Module 9 - What Not to do

    • Module 9 - Not Giving Them a Chance to Speak

    • Module 9 - Talking Down

    • Module 9 - Becoming Emotional

    • Module 9 - Case Study

    • Module 9 - Video

    • Module 9 - Quiz

  • 10

    After the Session (I)

    • Module 10 - After the Session (I)

    • Module 10 - Set A Follow Up Meeting

    • Module 10 - Make Yourself Available

    • Module 10 - Be Very Specific with the Instructions

    • Module 10 - Provide Support and Resources

    • Module 10 - Case Study

    • Module 10 - Video

    • Module 10 - Quiz

  • 11

    After the Session (II)

    • Module 11 - After the Session (II)

    • Module 11 - Focus on the Future

    • Module 11 - Measuring Results

    • Module 11 - Was the Action Plan Followed?

    • Module 11 - If Improvement is Not Seen, Then What?

    • Module 11 - Case Study

    • Module 11 - Video

    • Module 11 - Quiz

  • 12

    Wrapping Up

    • Module 12 - Wrapping Up

Delivering Constructive Criticism