I always have an open mind to criticism
I think I always have an open mind to criticism and feedback at work since I realize it's not flawless. When I first began my career, I gave myself the assurance that I would be willing to accept criticism as a means of honing my talents and be willing to learn from my failures. I value these occasions because they frequently serve as a reminder that I still have room to grow as a professional inside the organization.
Demonstration of accepting criticism
I recently demonstrated how I can accept criticism well when I left my cup of tea on the table after a meeting at work. One of the more senior managers came over and reminded me that it is polite to return used utensils to the kitchen similar to what I would do at home. At first, it has been quite embarrassing for me as everyone has been eager to hear what the manager has been telling me. I have however taken it positively and from that day, I actually assist in carrying used utensils from such meetings.
Improving written communication skills
Based on the experience, I believe I can improve my ability to accept criticism by realizing that it is beneficial for self-development within the organization (Whitmore, 2015). I also aim at working on my written communication skills as a part of self-development. I will achieve it by ensuring me to use both short sentences and short paragraphs to ensure my content is easy to read. I will also proofread all my messages before sending them out to get rid of any errors.
Improving listening skills
Finally, concerning my weakest listening skill, while I am at office I am used to interrupt others when they are speaking. To improve it, I am planning to ask my colleagues to monitor my interactions with people and correct me when I interrupt others.
Reference
Whitmore, J. (2015). 5 Tips for gracefully accepting constructive criticism. Entrepreneur Media. Retrieved on September 8, 2015 from https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/250304
