{"id":19880,"date":"2019-05-09T21:43:43","date_gmt":"2019-05-09T13:43:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=19880"},"modified":"2019-05-08T22:10:05","modified_gmt":"2019-05-08T14:10:05","slug":"give-constructive-criticism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/give-constructive-criticism\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Give Someone Constructive Criticism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Internet has brainwashed us into believing that <strong>we can grow <em>old<\/em> but don\u2019t have to grow <em>up<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 but you know you have to, eventually; the bills don\u2019t pay themselves. When dealing in the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/things-to-consider-before-fulltime-freelancing\/\">freelancing world<\/a>, we all love working with grown-ups; people <strong>who we can depend on to deliver<\/strong> what we need.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, no one loves working with a person who <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/deal-with-clients\/\">relays communication via tantrums<\/a> and shouts. And of course, <strong>no one likes their work to be criticized, unfairly<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>As much as everyone has an opinion and loves to give it, <strong>not everyone can take another man\u2019s opinion<\/strong>. The advice strewn about everywhere has always been along the lines of \"<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/dealing-with-criticism\/\">criticism will help you grow, if you let it<\/a>\" but rarely do people advise us on <em>how<\/em> to give criticism that is truly constructive \u2013 the kind that actually <strong>helps the receiver<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Recommended Reading: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/turn-criticism-into-inspiration\/\">How To Turn Criticism Into Inspiration<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What is constructive criticism?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Constructive Criticism is hard work<\/strong>. It is the <strong>responsible form of criticizing someone\u2019s work<\/strong>. To deliver constructive feedback, you need to <strong>have respect<\/strong> for the person on the other end, play fair, do your homework, and help them get better.<\/p>\n<p>It is different from just <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/cyber-hecklers\/\">purely hating something<\/a> because it didn\u2019t work for you. That form of criticism is almost always as easy to do as it is as easy to hate.<\/p>\n<p>Many people <strong>criticize just to let off steam<\/strong>, to get a point across in the most agitated form possible, or to flaunt superiority. One very common example is the customer\u2019s complaint. They come in upset, scream into the phone, sometimes to someone who is not even responsible for their outburst.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/types-of-clients\/\">How To Handle These 9 Client Types Like A Pro<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This may work in this scenario but not when you are the workplace. If you <strong>need to demand respect, that usually means you don\u2019t know how to earn it.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Is criticism what they need?<\/h2>\n<p>Any form of criticism stems from the decision-maker\u2019s dissatisfaction of a job done or delivered. It could be that it\u2019s not up to an expected level of quality, or there are a few missing essentials. In any case, it <strong>doesn\u2019t achieve a required objective or a set of objectives<\/strong>, which is why it needs to be rectified.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/give-constructive-criticism\/is-criticism-what-they-need.jpg\" alt=\"is criticism what they need\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\"><\/figure>\n<p>But before jumping in to criticize someone\u2019s work, you have to play fair, and give them the <strong>benefit of the doubt<\/strong>. To be able to give constructive criticism, you have to first <strong>respect and acknowledge<\/strong> the fact that the receiver knows what he or she is doing, and that he had <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/stop-procrastination-on-job\/\">ample time<\/a> to deliver satisfactory results.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/new-freelancers-common-problems\/\">Common Problems Faced By New Freelancers: Tips & Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Getting the right person for the job<\/h3>\n<p>For the former, if you find that the person-in-charge is not suited for the job at hand, there is no need for criticism \u2013 <strong>there is a need to redelegate the task<\/strong>, or find someone else who is more suitable.<\/p>\n<p>Suppose you do have the right man for the job, but his work isn\u2019t up to par. Take into account if he had enough<strong> time, the right resources, all the up-to-date information<\/strong> required for him to carry out his task well.<\/p>\n<p>If not, it\u2019s not criticism that you should give, it\u2019s the resources he needs to further improve the job at hand. Remember that <strong>sometimes you need to ask them point blank<\/strong> in order to get to the root of the problem, and this helps you understand the situation better.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/effective-communication-tactics-for-designers\/\">5 Effective Communication Tactics\/Tips For Designers<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>How to give constructive criticism<\/h2>\n<p>So you\u2019re sure the person-in-charge is at fault, which is why you\u2019re still reading this. There is no avoiding the dreaded \"talk\". But first, here\u2019s what you need to prepare:<\/p>\n<h3>1. Identify the problem<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, constructive criticism is hard work, and part of it involves identifying the problem. No one likes being told that what they\u2019re doing is wrong, without being given the specifics of<strong> what the hell is wrong<\/strong>. Adopting the \"Because I said so,\" attitude is not only child-like, it also shows how little you think of <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/better-handle-writing-deadlines\/\">other people\u2019s time<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you find that the issue is with the person\u2019s carelessness, or them focusing on a wrong area or aspect, or a terrible misunderstanding of the specifications, <strong>tell it like it is<\/strong>. Get the person <strong>on the same page before proceeding<\/strong> to what you think is a proper solution.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/new-freelancers-common-problems\/\">Common Problems Faced By New Freelancers \u2013 Tips & Solutions<\/a><\/p>\n<h3> 2. Provide a solution<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, you also need to <strong>provide a solution.<\/strong> If blue is not the color you want, <strong>identify what is, and why<\/strong>. Don\u2019t give people that \"reddish blue but not purple\" nonsense. Unless a specific color has been specified in <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/creative-brief-from-clients\/\">the client\u2019s brief<\/a>, a designer <strong>has the freedom to pick<\/strong> a suitable color for your design.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/give-constructive-criticism\/provide-solutions.jpg\" alt=\"provide solutions\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\"><\/figure>\n<p>If you don\u2019t like it \u2013 which is totally fine, since you are <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/paying-for-good-design\/\">paying for the design<\/a> \u2013 give them a ballpark color and <strong>your reasoning why it is better<\/strong> suited for your purpose. This applies to all <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/fail-to-succeed-billionaires\/\">forms of feedback<\/a>. Alternatively, you can share your expectations of the receiver\u2019s future performances. <strong>Be clear with what you want<\/strong>, which leads us to the next point.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Provide examples<\/h3>\n<p>As an extension from #2, examples will help you and the receiver <strong>get the same visuals in both your minds<\/strong>. This can be in the form of what steps to take in order to fix the problem, what changes to make, or what new direction to follow.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/give-constructive-criticism\/provide-examples.jpg\" alt=\"provide examples\" width=\"800\" height=\"539\"><\/figure>\n<p>Where possible, <strong>treat this like it\u2019s the last time the both of you can sit down and discuss<\/strong> the task(s) and expectation(s), so <strong>lay everything out<\/strong> on the table and <strong>talk it out<\/strong>. (Seriously, how many times does this criticism talk need to happen? Unless it is completely necessary, once is enough).<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/how-to-manage-your-team-with-praise-incentives-and-autonomy\/\">How To Manage Your Team With Praise, Incentives And Autonomy<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>4. Give them limitations they can work with<\/h3>\n<p>And because you aren\u2019t a dictator, do provide the receiver with how much freedom he can work with, or the limitations he has to manage. This will<strong> allow him to exercise his creative license<\/strong> (it\u2019s his job to have some input into the task, isn\u2019t it?) while still delivering what you expect from him.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/give-constructive-criticism\/give-them-limitation.jpg\" alt=\"give them limitation\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\"><\/figure>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/hiring-awesome-team\/\">How To Hire & Build An Awesome Team<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Last reminders<\/h2>\n<p>In <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/pitalls-of-using-cloud\/\">highlighting the pitfalls<\/a> to avoid, the ultimate goal of constructive criticism is to help the receiver improve. The <strong>tone and attitude<\/strong> in relaying this information <strong>should be encouraging<\/strong>, despite the need to highlight the negative aspects of the situation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/minimize-online-harassment\/\">Don\u2019t Be A Troll Magnet: Tips To Minimize Online Harassment<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Also remember that, <strong>not everyone can accept your criticism with an open mind<\/strong> \u2013 constructive or not, be ready to receive a defiant backlash that may stem from wounded dignity. You might also want to prepare for harsh words <strong>bent on retaliation<\/strong> or <strong>attacks on your personality<\/strong> \u2013 things that make you question why you are doing this in the first place.<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll tell you why.<\/p>\n<p>Criticism that is constructive is <strong>essential to the industry at large<\/strong>. Not only does it funnel experience from the seasoned players to new beginners, it also helps develop <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-web-optimization-tips-best-practices\/\">best practices<\/a> for the whole trade. As it may take a while for a newbie to catch up in terms of experience, <strong>criticism can help accelerate <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/degree-vs-self-learning\/\">the learning process<\/a>, and don\u2019t we <strong>love to have more professionals around<\/strong> to help us achieve our goals?<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Internet has brainwashed us into believing that we can grow old but don\u2019t have to grow up \u2013 but you know you have to, eventually; the bills don\u2019t pay themselves. When dealing in the freelancing world, we all love working with grown-ups; people who we can depend on to deliver what we need. 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