Criticism should always be taken constructively as it plays a vital role in ones development. Contrary to what most people believe, I do not see constructive criticism as a negative feedback but a chance to learn and develop from it. While receiving feedback, I strive to critically analyze them, and where possible, incorporate them appropriately.

An occasion where constructive criticism was instrumental in enhancing my work was during the preparation of a film appreciation programme for Filmsutra. Being an event manager, I had planned the event schedule well in advance and had chosen the best films that I thought would be appreciated. However, after sharing the plan with the team, I got some feedback that though the films selected are diverse, there are no works of independent and less known filmmakers, which is one of the guiding principles of Filmsutra.

At first, I got offended by what I was hearing but I came to realize that what was being said was correct. To solve this, I considered the film list again and researched more on other independent and new filmmakers. I then proceeded to create a new list of movies that consisted of classics that were beloved by the public as well as movies that were not mainstream but provoking. I also ensured that the team was engaged in the decision making process for the purpose of getting more ideas.

When we hosted the event, the new film lineup was very successful among the audience. Not only was the goal of reaching out to more people accomplished, but it also encouraged conversation and appreciation for the hidden gem films. This experience was very valuable for me because I understood the need to incorporate the organizational values into the events and the significance of diversity in decision making.

This constructive criticism not only enriched our event with his suggestion but also developed me as the event manager. It reiterated the need to always remain teachable to ensure that there is constant room for growth and learning. I have learned the importance of constructive criticism to make me better in organizing events that our audience will appreciate and compliment the filmsutra values.