From the course: Implementing Creative Feedback the Win-Win Way

Unlock the full course today

Join today to access over 22,600 courses taught by industry experts or purchase this course individually.

How to eat a sandwich

How to eat a sandwich

From the course: Implementing Creative Feedback the Win-Win Way

Start my 1-month free trial

How to eat a sandwich

- Get started, we've got a lot of ground to cover today, so. - Ever hear of a poo sandwich? Even if you haven't, you can bet your client or boss has. It's an age-old tactic for delivering bad news. You precede the bad news, the poop, with some good news, the bread, and follow up the filling with some more bread. It's the corporate version of a spoonful of sugar. Now that you too know this delectable recipe, you also know not to bother responding to the first thing your note-giver says. That's just empty carbs. You know, vague stuff like, "You've showed us "some stuff here.", "It gets off to a really strong start", or maybe, "We love the way every sheet of paper "is exactly the same size and shape." Let them get the buttering up over with. Wait for an uneasy pause. Your note-giver might glance over at their colleague or down at their notes, or take a swig of water. (slurping) Then, when they've resumed talking,…

Contents