NEAR HOME, NOT FROM HOME Yesterday’s Business Day letter column included a letter I wrote in response to transport minister Fikile Mbalula seven options to…
A quick review and practice. Because we use terms so loosely it is easy to confuse critical thinking with criticism. Criticism is usually about the…
This morning, on the way to an appointment, I dropped my husband off at a conference venue. Like most South Africans of working age who…
Okay, I hear you say, “What about constructive criticism”? Personally, have never been at the receiving end of “constructive criticism” and felt good about it,…
When criticized, all we hear is that there is something wrong with us. The immediate inner response is to close out the intention of the…
Internationally renowned psychologist, author and behavioural science journalist, David Goleman, is a leading figure in the area of Emotional Intelligence (EI). He writes regularly for…
The more you criticise someone, the less impact it has. This is a very broad statement but is a good rule of thumb. Remember what…
A physical and emotional response Hopefully, the reason one criticises someone in the workplace is usually to make that person aware of their behavioural failure…
It is about actions Criticise the actions, not the person. Not: “You make Bonnie feel uncomfortable when you stroke her arm while you speak to…
Criticism expresses judgement or disapproval of someone or of their actions. It usually gives rise to negative emotions and is often counter-productive. The emotional reaction…
Criticism, Feedback and Critical Thinking How well am I doing? Can I do better? Should I do things differently? Feedback Feedback is an essential requirement…
“Even if you encounter opposition, have conviction and finish what you start. In the end, people will understand.”1 Develop your arsenal, skills, support system!…
A blog is about thinking, analysis and decision-making Content This is a series of mini-modules on thinking and is intended as a self-help series. It…