Communication, Integration, & Reciprocation: How to Manage Constructive Criticism as an Individual and as a Company, Part II

My last blog discussed annual reviews and how they can be effective.

Okay, so you have had your review and you have discussed it with your management teams and peers; now how do you integrate this feedback into your daily activities? It is time to take these discussions and create a plan for improvement.

First, evaluate the top 3 areas in which you can enact change. These should be areas which are aligned with your firm’s goals and aspirations. Brainstorm with a management teams or peers to come up with some actionable tasks which will help you to improve. It is key to make sure you fully understand the feedback received in your review in order to have a meaningful and productive conversation around how to improve.

The plan you come up with should include SMARTER Goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound, Evaluate, Reevaluate). I will discuss SMARTER goals in another blog post.

Whether you are in sales support and marketing or operational support, this brainstorming/planning step will be an integral part in helping you be prepared to make the appropriate improvements.

It is time to start executing on your plan!