Grammar and meaning
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Posted by Jock on January 27, 2008 at 15:07:46 from 87.105.81.146
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In Reply to: Re: Grammar posted by Peter Ceresole on January 27, 2008 at 13:01:38:
"In the end, consistent negative feedback works well."
As well as being clear, unambiguous and minimalist the meaning of John's phrase is also important. A closely related idea is the concept of feedback as a gift.
...a leader I admire, upon hearing a stinging criticism levelled against him, remarked, ÒThis is one of those situations where I need to remember that Ôfeedback is a gift.ÕÓ Framing the receipt of negative feedback as an asymmetrically beneficial economic transaction struck me as both counter-intuitive and highly compelling...
moreWhen hearing uncomfortable information, remain dispassionate and avoid becoming defensive by repeating silently the mantra ÒFeedback is a giftÉfeedback is a giftÉfeedback is a gift...Ó As silly as this practice might sound, the emerging field of neuroeconomics lends support to it. According to an article in "Business Week", people too often act against their own self interests when they process information...
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