Comments on: How to Deliver a Criticism Sandwich http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich Build self confidence, be more confident, confidence building help Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:39:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Wordpress Robot http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich/comment-page-1#comment-8454 Wordpress Robot Sat, 18 Jun 2011 08:41:13 +0000 http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich#comment-8454 Hmmm. I wonder which would be easier to digest: a criticism sandwich or humble pie? Hmmm. I wonder which would be easier to digest: a criticism sandwich or humble pie?

]]> By: Paul http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich/comment-page-1#comment-8453 Paul Sun, 12 Jun 2011 16:31:09 +0000 http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich#comment-8453 David, I came upon your blog as I was preparing a program on Emotional Intelligence. Thank you for taking the time to share your wisdom. I'm about your age and I recognize it's time for me to give back in a similar fashion. "At last, someone wants my opinion!" That being said, when I saw the Title of this post I HAD to read it! I've worked for 3 fairly large global organizations working my way through the ranks and have spent the last 20 years in the OD field. I now find myself facilitating programs and interventions to fairly senior people (sometimes intimidating -- I'm working on self-esteem even now!). I thought I'd share with you what we have come to call the criticism sandwich. Here it's known as the "Shit-filled Twinkie". Obviously we don't approve of finding 2 slices of bread in which to sandwich constructive feedback! (I'm smiling right now). However, and this is important -- I truly believe it's necessary to send the individual on their way knowing that you believe they have the power and the capability to make changes in their behaviour, so perhaps this becomes an upside down open-faced sandwich! Keep up the great work! I'll be back. Sincerely, Paul (Toronto, Canada) David, I came upon your blog as I was preparing a program on Emotional Intelligence. Thank you for taking the time to share your wisdom. I’m about your age and I recognize it’s time for me to give back in a similar fashion. “At last, someone wants my opinion!” That being said, when I saw the Title of this post I HAD to read it! I’ve worked for 3 fairly large global organizations working my way through the ranks and have spent the last 20 years in the OD field. I now find myself facilitating programs and interventions to fairly senior people (sometimes intimidating — I’m working on self-esteem even now!). I thought I’d share with you what we have come to call the criticism sandwich. Here it’s known as the “Shit-filled Twinkie”. Obviously we don’t approve of finding 2 slices of bread in which to sandwich constructive feedback! (I’m smiling right now). However, and this is important — I truly believe it’s necessary to send the individual on their way knowing that you believe they have the power and the capability to make changes in their behaviour, so perhaps this becomes an upside down open-faced sandwich!
Keep up the great work! I’ll be back. Sincerely, Paul (Toronto, Canada)

]]> By: David Kassin Fried http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich/comment-page-1#comment-8441 David Kassin Fried Mon, 30 May 2011 17:19:10 +0000 http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich#comment-8441 Relating back to what James said, different methods work well under different circumstances. When criticizing a work of art, this method works beautifully, because the artist EXPECTS and even asks for the criticism, so the praise makes the criticism more palatable. In management situations, however, this can easily backfire, and you may end up in a situation where you can't offer a genuine compliment, because the recipient is expecting criticism to follow. Being authentic and looking from the other person's point of view will never hurt when criticism is necessary. Relating back to what James said, different methods work well under different circumstances. When criticizing a work of art, this method works beautifully, because the artist EXPECTS and even asks for the criticism, so the praise makes the criticism more palatable. In management situations, however, this can easily backfire, and you may end up in a situation where you can’t offer a genuine compliment, because the recipient is expecting criticism to follow.

Being authentic and looking from the other person’s point of view will never hurt when criticism is necessary.

]]> By: 6 Tips to a Successful Contest – 99Designs.com « the blog of chase bourdelaise http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich/comment-page-1#comment-8009 6 Tips to a Successful Contest – 99Designs.com « the blog of chase bourdelaise Sun, 17 Oct 2010 22:08:02 +0000 http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich#comment-8009 [...] 2) Build Rapport with designers from the beginning (make them like you).  This goes a long way throughout the contest and especially after you’ve picked a winner.  It can increase the number of modifications a designer is willing to do, and also their response time in getting back to you.  The easiest way to do this is to give timely feedback and tell them what they are doing well.  Everyone likes to hear that they are doing a good job.  Consider using the Criticism Sandwich. [...] [...] 2) Build Rapport with designers from the beginning (make them like you).  This goes a long way throughout the contest and especially after you’ve picked a winner.  It can increase the number of modifications a designer is willing to do, and also their response time in getting back to you.  The easiest way to do this is to give timely feedback and tell them what they are doing well.  Everyone likes to hear that they are doing a good job.  Consider using the Criticism Sandwich. [...]

]]> By: SIPMarketing (SIP Marketing) http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich/comment-page-1#comment-7891 SIPMarketing (SIP Marketing) Tue, 14 Sep 2010 17:25:21 +0000 http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich#comment-7891 <strong>Twitter Comment</strong> <a href="http://twitter.com/SIPMarketing" title="Twitter Comment" rel="nofollow"> <div class="ccimg1" title="SIPMarketing (SIP Marketing)" style="float:left;margin-right:10px;padding:0;width:60px;height:60px;"> <img name="cc_image" title="SIPMarketing (SIP Marketing)" style="float:left;margin-right:10px;padding:0;width:50px;height:50px;" src="http://purl.org/net/spiurl/SIPMarketing"> </div> </a> For Employees / Clients - How to Deliver a Criticism Sandwich - [link to post]<br /><br /> - <a href="http://chatcatcher.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Posted using Chat Catcher</a> Twitter Comment


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]]> By: How to be assertive http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich/comment-page-1#comment-7841 How to be assertive Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:22:50 +0000 http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich#comment-7841 [...] agree with it. An assertive person looks for ways to solve problems or challenges, giving praise or constructive criticism where needed. Body language is relaxed, but not cowed. Voice is clear, steady and [...] [...] agree with it. An assertive person looks for ways to solve problems or challenges, giving praise or constructive criticism where needed. Body language is relaxed, but not cowed. Voice is clear, steady and [...]

]]> By: Isomorph http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich/comment-page-1#comment-6878 Isomorph Sat, 13 Jun 2009 20:11:28 +0000 http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich#comment-6878 Another good way is to reformulate your criticism as problem/question. Instead of saying 'We don't have time or money for your project' your ask 'How do we get time or money for that project?' and instead of saying 'B will newer work' your ask 'how can your get B to work'. Question/criticize as specific and precise as possible. Another good way is to reformulate your criticism as problem/question.

Instead of saying ‘We don’t have time or money for your project’
your ask ‘How do we get time or money for that project?’
and instead of saying ‘B will newer work’ your ask ‘how can your get B to work’.

Question/criticize as specific and precise as possible.

]]> By: Our Honor Defend » Evidently the eggnog hangover is strong for the hoops team (Dec.27.08) http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich/comment-page-1#comment-6518 Our Honor Defend » Evidently the eggnog hangover is strong for the hoops team (Dec.27.08) Sun, 28 Dec 2008 00:14:36 +0000 http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich#comment-6518 [...] management-types that you or I may know or work for use the criticism sandwich in evaluating performance.  I’m going to try it here, but it may look more like a criticism [...] [...] management-types that you or I may know or work for use the criticism sandwich in evaluating performance.  I’m going to try it here, but it may look more like a criticism [...]

]]> By: Matthew Lloyd http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich/comment-page-1#comment-6482 Matthew Lloyd Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:28:16 +0000 http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich#comment-6482 Hello David, you may also be interested in Robert Cialdini's Stanford Dissertation podcast. It covers six influencers. I found it on itunes in the audiobooks section and now have it on my ipod.. Very informative and entertaining. Hello David, you may also be interested in Robert Cialdini’s Stanford Dissertation podcast. It covers six influencers. I found it on itunes in the audiobooks section and now have it on my ipod.. Very informative and entertaining.

]]> By: David http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich/comment-page-1#comment-6393 David Sun, 09 Nov 2008 16:02:15 +0000 http://confident1.com/how-to-deliver-a-criticism-sandwich#comment-6393 Burt - I'm reading Yes at the moment and I think its brilliant. Burt – I’m reading Yes at the moment and I think its brilliant.

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