Course – Delivering Constructive Criticism Workshop | Seminar | Training Course
Telling it Like It Is While Empowering Your Colleagues, Instilling Dignity & Confirming Changes Required
Course Duration 1 Day
Delivering Constructive Criticism is one of the most challenging things for anyone. Through this workshop your participants will gain valuable knowledge and skills that will assist them with this challenging task. When an employee commits an action that requires feedback or criticism it needs to be handled in a very specific way.
Constructive Criticism if done correctly will provide great benefits to your organisation. It provides the ability for management to nullify problematic behaviours and develop well rounded and productive employees. Constructive feedback shows an employee that management cares about them and will invest time and effort into their careers.
Course Objectives | Delivering Constructive Criticism Course
At the end of the course participants will be able to:
- Understand when feedback should take place
- Learn how to prepare and plan to deliver constructive criticism
- Determine the appropriate atmosphere in which it should take place
- Identify the proper steps to be taken during the session
- Know how emotions and certain actions can negatively impact the effects of the session
- Recognise the importance of setting goals and the method used to set them
- Uncover the best techniques for following up with the employee after the session
Course Outline | Delivering Constructive Criticism
Module #01 Getting Started
Module #02 When Should Feedback Occur?
- Repeated Events or Behaviour
- Breaches in Company Policy
- When Informal Feedback Has Not Worked
- Immediately After the Occurrence
Module #03 Preparing and Planning
- Gather Facts on the Issue
- Practice Your Tone
- Create an Action Plan
- Keep Written Records
Module #04 Choosing a Time and Place
- Check the Ego at the Door
- Criticize in Private, Praise in Public
- It Has to Be Face to Face
- Create a Safe Atmosphere
Module #05 During the Session (I)
- The Feedback Sandwich
- Monitor Body Language
- Check for Understanding
- Practice Active Listening
Module #06 During the Session (II)
- Set Goals
- Be Collaborative
- Ask for a Self-Assessment
- Always Keep Emotions in Check
Module #07 Setting Goals
- SMART Goals
- The Three P’s
- Ask for Their Input
- Be as Specific as Possible
Module #08 Diffusing Anger or Negative Emotions
- Choose the Correct Words
- Stay on Topic
- Empathise
- Try to Avoid “Your Messages”
Module #09 What Not to Do
- Attacking or Blaming
- Not Giving Them a Chance to Speak
- Talking Down
- Becoming Emotional
Module #10 After the Session (I)
- Set a Follow-Up Meeting
- Make Yourself Available
- Be Very Specific with the Instructions
- Provide Support and Resources
Module #11 After the Session (II)
- Focus on the Future
- Measuring Results
- Was the Action Plan Followed?
- If Improvement is Not Seen, Then What?
Module #12 Wrapping Up
- Summary
- Your Next Steps
^ courtesy reminder the number of modules that can be covered in a 1/2 program is limited. We’ll work with you to select the most relevant modules for a 1/2 day program in response to the client’s priorities for the participant
Method of Delivery: Delivering Constructive Criticism Course
All professional development relating to this course content is delivered by Tarran Deane Education and her team of subject-matter experts, trainers, consultants, executive coaches and professional speakers and may occur as:
- Public Seminar – Full or Part Course
- eCourse | Virtual Learning | Webinar
- Onsite Face to Face as a Full Day or 1/2 Day Course at your place of business
- Roadshow or Showcase
- Conference or Convention Breakout | Workshop by Tarran Deane
- Conference or Keynote | High level introduction to topic only by Tarran Deane
Please confirm your preferred method at the time of enquiry, prior to booking.
Location of Delivery: Gold Coast | Brisbane | Sydney | Melbourne | Auckland and on Request
Ask us about presenting this professional development on location at your venue, an upcoming conference, or enquire about our online self-paced learning options for you, your participants and staff.
This program may also be delivered by us in public and private seminars, tele-seminars, webinars and eCourse formats
Who is This Training For:
Executives, Entrepreneurs, Experts, Established Teams, Sales Teams, Emerging Leaders, Graduates, Students
Mergers and acquisitions, significant change, shift in strategic direction, return to work, graduates, government initiatives, volunteers
How to Book Your Training Day | Course Name – Delivering Constructive Criticism Course
As a starting point we typically allocate Tuesdays on a weekly basis for the running of our full or 1/2 day training and professional development workshops. To confirm our availability to work with you and your team on Tuesdays or at other times, be sure to contact Tarran, Karen, or Charlotte via email or call the number below:
Contact Details: Course
Email: info@tarrandeane.com
Phone: +61 417 654305
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A Recent Case Study

Case Study: 86 people, 18-30 years, listing 132 fears about communication. Many of their key concerns were centred on self-confidence, wanting the approval of others, loyalty technique and skill. Feedback Tarran received: “I am stunned at how you had everyone up and involved! By far the best workshop I have done in my 7 years of coming to this event and to see the change in that young man – from quiet and self-conscious, to standing at the front of the room with the microphone… wow. Simply life changing for him!’ said Nathan.