Tag: critical friend

  • [Note] Ask your coworkers to push back

    “Ask your coworkers’ to push back. The most basic way to understand what people think of you is to ask them. If you’re not soliciting dissent, it’s unlikely you’re hearing the truth about what it’s like to work [with] you.” – Ron Carucci

  • Writing feedback guidelines: Focus on problems, not solutions

    Discover practical writing feedback guidelines that help improve your academic writing while maintaining your authentic voice. Learn why asking colleagues how to fix your writing can be counterproductive, and get specific phrases to request more effective feedback that identifies problems while leaving creative solutions in your hands.