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Difference Constructive, Positive, Destructive, Negative Feedback |
Constructive Vs Destructive feedback
Constructive feedback focuses on the common goal while destructive feedback deviates from the common goal. For example, imagine, you are a manager and Mr. A and Ms.B are reports to you. Mr.A used offensive language on Ms.B and Ms.B complains about this conflict. If you tell Ms.B, “Ms B, if Mr.A used offensive language, you return it with offensive language, take revenge” is destructive feedback. On the other hand you tell Ms.B, “I will talk to Mr.A regarding this and take appropriate action. And, I’m very happy about your behavior during this conflict as you’ve behaved professionally by not using offensive language in return.” This is an example of constructive feedback. So, it is absolutely fine in many situations to give constructive negative feedback.