Do You Criticize or Evaluate?

When was the last time you accepted constructive criticism without resentment?
Most people see constructive criticism in a negative light, and for good reason. All too often, such criticism is delivered with little foresight or is down right vengeful. Even where criticism is well meant, it can be perceived as a personal attack and the outcome is resentment. This approach is virtually always unsuccessful, lacks empathy and is not to be confused with effective evaluation.
Criticism comes easier than craftsmanship. Zeuxis 400 BC

Since Ralph C. Smedley founded Toastmasters International in 1924, Toastmasters worldwide have practiced and shared their evaluation skills and techniques. This sharing has resulted in Toastmasters becoming the architects and practitioners of effective evaluation skills. The outcome is that Toastmasters developed the challenging art of delivering empathic and effective speech evaluations, in a supportive club environment, with the sincere intention of helping every Toastmaster grow.

How do Toastmasters develop effective evaluation skills?

Effective Speech Evaluation Tips
(Condensed from an evaluation article published in recent toastmasters newsletters)

The Friendly Evaluation by Vuong Vo