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When is the best time to offer praise or criticism? Why is the timing of feedback important? The timing of feedback given can drastically affect how impactful it is in future improvements. Radical Candor is all about providing direct and useful guidance without losing your empathy. Keep reading to understand how the timing of feedback is an essential part of a culture of radical candor.
What is ruinous empathy? How does it compare to radical candor? Ruinous empathy is a type of feedback that results from caring personally, but not challenging directly. Praise and criticism can both fall short in this way. Keep reading to understand more about ruinous empathy and what Radical Candor says about it.
Why didn’t NBC News air the Trump sexual assault recording? Did they deliberately cover it up? How long have they known? In 2016, the Donald Trump sexual assault recording—where he described how he would sexually harass women by “grabbing them by the pussy”—surfaced in the media. The story dominated all major headlines, except that of NBC News. Read about why NBC News hid the Trump sexual assault recording.
Do you struggle to control your emotions when you are stressed? What are some strategies that can help you to stay calm and collected in stressful and emotionally-charged situations? Expressing your emotions—as opposed to suppressing or holding back— is an important aspect of psychological health. When you are feeling stressed, however, it can be difficult to control your emotions and express them in a constructive way. Keep reading for tips to control your emotions during stress.
What is an iterative design process? Is an iterative process the best type of design thinking? An iterative design process is a type of design thinking where decisions and changes are made as you go, without pauses for testing. Some argue that the iterative process is best, and others believe in the traditional method. Read more about the iterative design process and what it means.
What are human memory constraints? Why should you take them into account when considering design? Humans use their memories constantly to explore and process the world around them. Understanding memory constraints is an important part of design. Read more about memory constraints and why they matter for design.
What is public criticism and why is it problematic? Are there situations that it is okay to use a public venue for critiques? Public criticism is an open forum in which negative feedback is offered to someone where everyone else can hear. In Radical Candor, Kim Scott cautions that employee criticism should always be private but a culture of candor can be enhanced by the boss receiving public criticism. Keep reading for how and why you should ask for public criticism as a manager.
Why are boundaries important to establish at work? How does respecting boundaries enhance trust and build relationships? Creating trust at work requires establishing and respecting boundaries. Radical candor doesn’t mean being completely open about every single thing, just being truly honest and empathetic. Keep reading to understand the importance of respecting boundaries for creating a culture of candor.
What is reflective processing? Why is it important to understand reflective processing to make good designs? Reflective processing is a type of processing that’s slow and deliberate. This type of processing helps you look back and learn about objects and products after you use them. Read more about reflective processing and what it means for design.
What is the design thinking approach? How does it mean for designers? The design thinking approach is the process of examining a situation to discover solutions to the problem. The solution should improve the experience for the user. Read more about the design thinking approach and how it works.