Constructive Criticism
What phrase has the definition of, "a helpful way of giving feedback that provides specific, actionable suggestions"?
Hint: This gives someone specific recommendations on how to make positive improvements. Also, it is clear, to the point and easy to put into action.
Constructive Criticism
What term is defined as, "a limit you set to protect yourself from being hurt, manipulated, or taken advantage of"?
Hint: This also helps you create space when it is needed.
Boundary
What word has the definition of, "a talk between two or more people, where news, information, and ideas are exchanged"?
A. Communication
B. Conversation
C. Presentation
B. Conversation
What phrase has the definition of, "the ability to think clearly and rationally, understanding the logical connection between ideas"?
Critical Thinking
What phrase has the definition of, "the process of organizing and planning how to divide your time between different activities"?
Time Management
True or False?
Constructive criticism cultivates a trustworthy workplace.
True
What type of boundary is where you are protecting your own emotional well-being?
A. Physical Boundary
B. Emotional Boundary
B. Emotional Boundary
What conversational skill involves asking the other person questions?
A. Eye Contact
B. Actively Listening
C. Trading Information
C. Trading Information
Think back to the video we watched during this presentation, there were four characteristics that were discussed.
Characteristics of critical thinkers:
1) Active Listening, 2) Be Disciplined, 3) Be Curious, and 4) Be Humble
What is one sign of poor time management? There are a lot!
Examples: poor punctuality, constantly rushing, decreased quality of work, frequently missing deadlines, inability to set and achieve goals, procrastinating, being easily distracted, overextending yourself, multitasking, unhealthy habits, burning out, etc.
What type of criticism hurts someone's pride and has a negative effect on their self-esteem and confidence?
A. Constructive Criticism
B. Destructive Criticism
B. Destructive Criticism
What type of boundary relates to your body, touch, space, what you eat/drink, and when you are active vs resting?
A. Physical Boundary
B. Emotional Boundary
A. Physical Boundary
True or False?
When talking with someone you should ask overly personal questions.
False
Which critical thinking skill is defined as, "The ability to notice and predict opportunities, problems and solutions"?
A. Analysis
B. Observation
C. Inference
B. Observation
True or False?
Effectively managing your time decreases your level of stress.
True
Which method of how to deliver constructive criticism involves layering strengths (compliments) with areas of improvement (constructive criticism)?
A. Using the "I" language strategy
B. The Sandwich Method
C. Focusing on the action or behavior
B. The Sandwich Method
Boundary Example: "I want to spend time with my significant other every other weekend".
What type of boundary relates to this example?
A. Topic Boundary
B. Time Boundary
B. Time Boundary
What is an example of a non-verbal cue that shows you are actively listening to a person speaking?
Examples: nodding, thumbs up, eye contact, facing the person, respectful body language, putting away distractions, facial expressions that show you are intrigued, etc.
Which critical thinking skill is defined as, "The process of gathering, analyzing and communicating information to identify and troubleshoot solutions"?
A. Problem Solving
B. Communication
C. Observation
A. Problem Solving
True or False?
Effective time management decreases your level of productivity and efficiency.
False
Constructive Criticism or Destructive Criticism?
Example: You boss says, "I noticed that the shelves in your area are stocked incorrectly. As your supervisor, I understand that mistakes can happen, and we will work together to fix this. However, in order to correct this, the entire team will have to restock the shelves, which puts us behind. In the future, if you are unsure of where items go, please ask another stocker or myself to help you next time.”
Constructive Criticism
What type of boundary involves advocating for what you feeling comfortable talking about vs not comfortable talking about?
A. Topic Boundary
B. Time Boundary
A. Topic Boundary
What should you say if you become uncomfortable during a conversation?
A. Yell, "Stop talking to me!"
B. Calmly say, "I don't feel comfortable talking about that right now."
C. Scream, "Shut up, leave me alone!"
B. Calmly say, "I don't feel comfortable talking about that right now."
Which critical thinking skill is defined as, "Drawing conclusions based on relevant data, information and personal knowledge and experience"?
A. Analysis
B. Problem Solving
C. Inference
C. Inference
What is one tip to become a master at managing your time?
Think back to our time management presentation, we discussed nine different tips!
1) Figure out how you're currently spending your time.
2) Create a daily schedule 3) Prioritize
4) Avoid the urge to multitask 5) Assign time limits to tasks
6) Build in buffers 7) Learn to say no
8) Get organized 9) Eliminate distractions