A work group has completed its first task and meets to evaluate its work prior to engaging in its next task. The leader should recognize which team member comment as requiring restatement, redirection, or refinement?
1. "I sure was frustrated when we were just setting goals, but it was good once we got underway."
2. "We always get bogged down and waste time."
3. "I got to appreciate Sally's wild ideas more once one of her ideas got us past being stuck last week."
4. "We did an especially good job of writing down our recommendations clearly before posting them."
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Explanation: 1. Feeling should be expressed, as long as they are stated in terms of specific events or issues.
2. Vague, general comments need to be stated as more specific feedback.
3. Personal feedback is useful if it addresses objective points.
4. Positive feedback must point to actual behaviors, accomplishments, or methods.
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