Constructive Criticism
Constructive Criticism or Destructive Criticism: A helpful way of giving feedback that gives specific, actionable suggestions.
Constructive Criticism!
*Bonus Question: Constructive or Destructive: You are so bad at this!*
Being able to manage a personal/social life at the same time as your professional life is called _______ - _______ balance.
A. Even-Odd balance
B. Personal-Social balance
C. Work-Life balance
D. Management-Time balance
C. Work-Life balance
When is the morning transportation window for the PIERS Program?
A. 8:00am - 8:30am
B. 8:30pm - 9:30pm
C. 7:30am - 8:00am
D. 8:30am - 9:00am
D. 8:30am - 9:00am
*Bonus Question: When is the afternoon transportation window?*
If you have work early the next day you should...
A. Go to bed on time
B. Stay up playing video games the night before
C. Try to wake up without an alarm
A. Go to bed on time
What fruit did Cinderella's fairy godmother transform into a carriage?
A. A squash
B. An apple
C. A pumpkin
C. A pumpkin
*BONUS QUESTION: What clothing item did Cinderella leave at the ball?*
Constructive Criticism or Destructive Criticism: feedback that is not helpful, sometimes thoughtless and can be hurtful.
Destructive Criticism!
*Bonus Question: Constructive or Destructive: It looks like you put the cake mix in the wrong spot, let me show you where to put it.*
Practice positive self-talk: Turn this statement into a more positive one. “This is too hard, I can’t do it.”
Examples: This is challenging but I can do it.
This is new but I can handle it.
When you have finished your warmup what should you do?
Bring it to staff for a check!
*Bonus Question: If you needed to ask for help what should you say or sign to staff?
A good coworker would do all these things except what?
A. Offer you help
B. Work as a team
C. Make hurtful jokes
C. Make hurtful jokes
*BONUS QUESTION: Name one good quality of a coworker that isn't listed in the question*
Name one song in a Disney movie.
Answers will vary.
If you sing the song then you get a chance for bonus points!
True or False: When responding to constructive criticism it is a good idea to yell, "I didn't do anything wrong!"
False!
*Bonus Question: What is a better way to respond? Write down your answer on the board.
All of these are emergency stress stoppers except…
A. Deep Breaths
B. Ignore the stress
C. Go for a walk
D. Count to 10
B. Ignore the stress
How much time do we typically have for our lunch break? (Not including the extra 5 minutes to wash your hands)
A. 45 minutes
B. 30 minutes
C. 15 minutes
D. 10 minutes
B. 30 minutes
*Bonus question: What should you do if you don't finish your lunch on time?
Is this quality of a coworker positive or negative?
Completes all tasks accurately.
Positive
*BONUS QUESTION: name one possible negative quality of a coworker*
Who does the Little Mermaid fall in love with?
A. Prince Edward
B. Prince Eric
C. Prince Eugine
B. Prince Eric
*BONUS QUESTION: What is the name of the song that Sebastian sings when Little Mermaid and Prince Eric are out on the water?*
If you become upset when you receive constructive criticism you should...
A. yell at your boss
B. take a deep breath to clam down
C. ignore your boss
B. take a deep breath to clam down
Give an example of stress at work.
Answers may vary. Examples: getting to work on time, lots of tasks, limited time
Name three group guidelines.
Respect everyone's space, body, opinions and choices, belongings, and privacy. Respect computer privileges, no interrupting, use appropriate language, be courteous, limit distractions, treat the program like work
Is this quality of a coworker positive or negative?
Refuses to work with their coworker because they aren't friends.
Negative
You should always be professional and work with all of your coworkers even if you don’t prefer them.
What is Elsa's younger sister's name?
A. Anna
B. Annie
C. Abbey
A. Anna
*BONUS QUESTION: What movie does these characters play in?*
This method of giving constructive criticism is called the ___________ method where you layer positive praise with constructive feedback in the middle.
A. Taco
B. Sandwich
C. Cake
B. Sandwich
True or False: Stress can cause physical symptoms like headaches, upset stomach, and fatigue.
True!
Name three restroom reminders.
Is this quality of a coworker positive or negative?
Uses their phone all day at work
Negative
Who trained Hercules to be a hero?
A. Phillip
B. Philoctetes
C. Peter
B. Philoctetes