HR & People Jargon · Associate level

"Constructive feedback"

"Constructive feedback" means criticism or suggestions for improvement delivered in a way that is intended to be helpful rather than simply negative.

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How "Constructive feedback" shows up at work

The modifier does a lot of work. "Constructive" signals that what follows will sting but is officially for your benefit. Most feedback called constructive would communicate more clearly if it dropped the prefix.

Buzzword

I have some constructive feedback on your presentation from yesterday.

Plain English

I have some feedback on your presentation from yesterday.

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