Critical Judgment — DuBrin
DuBrin Foundation
DuBrin Foundation
Professor Andrew J. DuBrin, Doctor of Industrial/Organizational Psychology, stated that a high performance team demands sincere and tactful criticism among members.
USAF Application
USAF Feedback Imperative
In the USAF, it is imperative that feedback is welcomed and encouraged among:
- Team members
- A broad spectrum of sources
Receiving Information
Receiving = Consideration
Receiving information is a way of giving consideration to new, different, and often better ways of performing.
Willingness to Accept
Willingness to Accept
The willingness to accept and show appreciation for constructive criticism:
- Increases self-awareness
- Improves team effectiveness
Redirect to Correct
Redirect to Correct
By encouraging and considering critical feedback, teams can redirect focus and energy to correct problems quickly rather than allowing them to intensify.
Productive Feedback
Productive Feedback Standard
For feedback or criticism to be productive, the collective purpose for the feedback must be for all parties involved to ultimately have the same expected outcome:
- Improve a process or procedure that positively contributes to the mission
Honesty Standard
Honesty vs Brutal
Honesty is important; however, brutal honesty can be offensive.
Constructive Criticism
Constructive Criticism Focus
Giving constructive criticism requires a focus on:
- Fixing or improving upon a problem
- NOT focusing on problems for personal or oppositional gain