We all have to take some form of feedback at work. It may not be pleasant, but it is almost always helpful. Negative feedback is just as important as positive feedback because it allows you to grow and improve your performance. But getting negative feedback can make you feel like a failure, especially if you\u2019re already feeling insecure about your abilities or the new hiring position you\u2019ve taken on.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s easy to take negative comments personally because they focus on what you\u2019re doing wrong rather than what you do right. It\u2019s easy to get defensive and angry when someone gives you negative feedback. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to take this criticism constructively and use it as motivation for our future endeavours. Here are three ways that you can turn negative feedback into something positive:<\/p>\n
1. Take The Negative Feedback As Constructive Criticism<\/p>\n
Constructive criticism is a way of giving negative feedback that focuses on the improvements that you need to make. It takes a balanced approach, focusing on what you\u2019re doing right as well as what you\u2019re doing wrong. Constructive criticism is not meant to be personally insulting or degrading, but rather it should be constructive and informative.<\/p>\n
Positive feedback is hard to come by, especially if you\u2019re starting after the hiring process of new employees. It\u2019s easy to focus on what you don\u2019t like about your job. But if you can learn to accept constructive criticism, you can use it as a tool for improvement. A great way that you can turn negative feedback into positive feedback is by taking the comments and turning them into constructive criticism.<\/p>\n
For example: \u201cI think that the way that you handled this issue was a bit off-putting, and I think that it could have been handled better\u201d could be turned into \u201cI noticed that this issue was handled in a way that didn\u2019t quite work for me. I think there may be ways to improve my communication skills, so I will look at how I handle these issues in the future.<\/p>\n
2. Be Direct And Clear<\/p>\n
When receiving negative feedback, be direct and clear in how you react. Don\u2019t get defensive, and don\u2019t go on the offensive by counter-attacking the person giving you feedback making the situation critical. Instead, listen to what they are saying and accept their comments calmly and collectively. This will let them know that you have understood what they have said, making them feel more comfortable giving you more constructive criticism.<\/p>\n
You can also be open to learning from the feedback when you\u2019re being direct and clear. Once you\u2019ve taken in the information, you can reflect on the factors and make a conscious decision about how to improve. This is a more proactive way of working with feedback because it allows for self-improvement to the employees.<\/p>\n
3. Be Honest And Sincere<\/p>\n
If you feel angry or upset with the feedback you\u2019ve received, take a minute to remind yourself why you are taking this feedback in the first place. It\u2019s important to remember that the person giving you the feedback is there to help, not hurt. If you have a genuine reason for doing something, then explain the factors.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t try to hide your mistakes or justify them by saying it was just a learning experience. Hiding things can make you look guilty and become critical. If they want better work from you, they will tell you how you can do better. When people are being honest about your mistakes and shortcomings, it is easy to become defensive. Take a moment and remind yourself that this person is just trying to help and isn\u2019t trying to hurt you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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