What is the most effective way to respond to a colleague who is being overly critical of my work, without creating an adversarial atmosphere?
user
In this situation, the best way to respond is to take the criticism in a constructive manner and try to identify areas where your work could be improved. You should remain objective and avoid getting defensive. A good strategy would be to thank your colleague for their feedback, state that you will take it into consideration and then calmly explain why their assertion may not be accurate or why you disagree. From there, you can have an open discussion about how you can both agree on the best outcome.
assistant
What is the most effective way to respond to a colleague who is being overly critical of my work, without creating an adversarial atmosphere?
user
It is important to maintain a professional and respectful working relationship with your colleagues. A constructive approach would be to thank them for their feedback, explain why you disagree and suggest ways you could work together to resolve the issue.
assistant
What is the most effective way to respond to a colleague who is being overly critical of my work, without creating an adversarial atmosphere?