Active Constructive Responding:

Strengthening Relationships
through Positive Feedback
1. Fundamentals of ACR

 Active Constructive Responding (ACR) is a powerful tool to foster strong

relationships and provide positive feedback. This presentation will explore how
ACR can help create a culture of affirmation and build strong and meaningful
relationships.
2. Elements of Positive Feedback

 Active Constructive Responding involves providing positive and arming feedback

in the form of compliments, recognition of successes, and acknowledgement of
eort. It consists of two main components: attending, which involves listening to
and understanding others; and responding, which involves providing meaningful
and mutually benecial feedback.
3. Active Constructive Techniques

 Active Constructive Responding involves using techniques such as attentive

listening, expressing appreciation and congratulations, making thoughtful
comments, giving specic and meaningful feedback, and providing supportive
statements. These techniques help to strengthen relationships, encourage
collaboration and trust, and create an atmosphere of positive reinforcement.
4. ACR in Personal Relationships

 Active Constructive Responding is a great way to strengthen personal

relationships by showing appreciation, providing positive feedback, and building
trust. By recognizing and celebrating successes and achievements, ACR helps to
build strong relationships and develop mutual understanding.
5. ACR in Professional Settings

 Active Constructive Responding helps to bridge the gap between coworkers,

establish trust, and create a positive work environment. It is important to give
sincere recognition to others, share authentic appreciation, and respond with
enthusiasm to promote healthy work relationships. ACR is a great tool to foster
collaboration and support.
6. Body Language & Active Listening

 Active Constructive Responding utilizes positive body language, active listening,

and constructive feedback to strengthen relationships in the workplace. Using
positive facial expressions, maintaining eye-contact, and having an open body
posture can displays genuine appreciation and build trust. Showing respect and
appreciation can motivate productive collaboration and provide long
7. Tips for Effective ACR

 Active Constructive Responding involves being encouraging, supportive, and

being receptive to constructive feedback. Here are 7 tips to use Active
Constructive Responding effectively: 1) Use your body language effectively; 2)
Listen actively; 3) Ask open-ended questions; 4) Address problems quickly.
8. Measuring Relationship Strengthening

 Active Constructive Responding can signicantly strengthen relationships.

Measuring improvement can be done through qualitative and quantitative
feedback from both partners, such as satisfaction surveys, journals, interviews and
diaries. This allows for deeper understanding of the relationships and helps
identify areas for further improvement.
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DISCUSSION
Dr. Zuhair Zakaria and Dr. Zubeida Abu Shweimeh
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