Chapter . Tip #7: Involve Your Recipient

Getting your recipient involved in the criticism process is important for many reasons but mostly because having him interact with you in a positive manner greatly enhances the chances for productive resolution. Each of you begins to contribute to the task. A synergy begins to build.

There are many ways to get your recipient involved in the criticism process. You may, for example, have your assistant problem-solve the criticism situation with you rather than simply providing instructions on what to do. You can also get your recipient involved in the criticism process by having him report back to you periodically concerning progress.

One of the more important ways of keeping your recipient involved is asking ...

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