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Criticizing Unfavorable Action

Criticizing Unfavorable Action. What is criticizing unfavorable action?. Bringing your criticism to those who are responsible Directing it to regulators or oversight bodies Inform the public Stage a demonstration Combine two or more of these methods. Some Forms Unfavorable Action May Take.

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Criticizing Unfavorable Action

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  1. Criticizing Unfavorable Action

  2. What is criticizing unfavorable action? • Bringing your criticism to those who are responsible • Directing it to regulators or oversight bodies • Inform the public • Stage a demonstration • Combine two or more of these methods

  3. Some Forms Unfavorable ActionMay Take • Actions that may be well-meaning are ill-conceived • An entity may put its interests before the good of the community • Uninformed public opinion may force action that harms a cause or population • A problem may be "swept under the rug"

  4. Why Criticize Unfavorable Action? • To inform • To question the assumptions behind the action • To correct false information • To clarify what's wrong with the action • To spell out what ought to be done • To garner support

  5. Who Should Criticize Unfavorable Action? • Credible sources • Those with experience and integrity • Admired people

  6. When should you Criticize Unfavorable Action? • Before it takes place • Immediately after happening (time is a factor) • When evidence becomes available • Every opportunity until the situation has turned

  7. How do you Criticize Unfavorable Action? • Do your research ahead of time • Be clear and specific • Support your arguments • Present clear alternatives • Offer to work with opponents • Assume the opponents are of good will unless you know otherwise • Use media to inform • Keep it up as long as necessary

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