Nowadays, leaders are in demand due to the rapid growth of organizations and the dynamic changes and competition in the business world. However, getting a competent candidate for effective management is challenging because of the complex social environment, corruption, hostility, and miscommunication. Today working environments are complex and require an individual dedicated to serving the organization and empowering others to obtain the set goals. Numerous attributes define an excellent manager, such as good communication, honesty, and problem-solving skills. While individuals may be different and supervise according to innate managerial skills, common traits entail good administrative qualities, such as attentiveness, openness to feedback, and availability. This essay focuses on constructive criticism as a significant element in governance by giving first-hand examples of a manager with the constructivism trait.
Often, organization managers praise employees according to their merits which may result in egocentricity. Other times, failures lead to negative criticism, which may also exceed the intended level or serve the purpose of rectifying a mistake effectively. After high school, the first organization to hire me was a production company. I met the most admirable leader who was respected and appreciated by all employees. The manager’s charisma and constructive criticism benefited all employees, enhancing productivity and professionalism and developing skills and competencies.
The first attribute of the leader was prioritizing self-development. Good leaders focus on developing personal skills and intelligence, which is necessary to adapt quickly to the changing dynamics in the business world and the complexities of the workplace social environment. Based on situational leadership theory, developmental leaders learn to adapt quickly according to a given group. The manager at my first workplace was open to feedback and positive criticism from top management and other employees, enhancing personal development and knowledge about other employees’ preferences and competencies. As a good leader, the manager encourages hard work by acting as a role model. For instance, he worked long hours to reach his targets on time, encouraging employees to follow his example and attain goals that benefit the organization or the individual level.
The manager offered constructive comments in return by accepting positive criticism for self-development. It enhances the leader’s attentiveness and listening skills resulting in good communication and relationships. Unlike other leaders who offer feedback in groups or at departmental levels, the manager was considerate and offered individual criticism. Workers have different tolerance levels and competencies, and practical criticism for one individual may not be as effective for another employee. Therefore, the manager ensured constructive criticisms based on how the worker would handle the feedback and how it would help develop their skills. For instance, employees hired directly after high school have minimal experience at work and in constructive criticism, and a leader must find a suitable way of approaching them to offer advice. Instead of commenting on ‘poor work,’ the managers advise on what to do by stating that previous workers had the same problem but made it through following specific steps. When employees achieve set targets, the manager praises each achievement based on teamwork and individual attributes that lead to the team’s success.
Generally, constructivist criticism is an essential quality in leadership. Positive criticism allows for personal development and improves employees’ skills and competencies in return. Practical criticism involves learning and considering individual competencies and tolerance levels to reproval, setting the climate for amicable communication. More leaders should embrace constructive criticism and accept feedback from other employees, enhancing development on both sides. Improving the organization’s employee’s skills and competencies increases productivity and profits, ensuring more benefits and employee appraisal.