Kate continues to use aggressive hand and body language while speaking to the team on a computer. Selena is using a smartphone.

Scenario Three

Working From Home

The critiquing session ends with her saying that she’s so harsh with her words because she’s just trying to make the team better at designing.

Does Kate’s behavior constitute abusive conduct, or is this an example of constructive feedback?

Correct

Incorrect

I think we can all agree that Kate’s behavior is rude and doesn’t do anything for morale. Repeatedly discounting a person’s work and disregarding their feedback about it during the virtual meetings is not only rude – it’s abusive conduct. Instead of sending private messages making fun of Kate, the situation should be reported to Kate’s supervisor or Human Resources, so they can investigate and resolve the matter immediately.