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The balance among types of feedback drives some weird interpersonal dynamics and balances.  For instance, consider the rather trite (if effective) management technique of the ''compliment sandwich.''  Managers with a negative piece of feedback precede and follow that feedback with compliments.  In that fashion, the compliments ...

In professional contexts, I think that the word ''standard'' has two distinct flavors.  So when we talk about a ''team standard'' or a ''coding standard,'' the waters muddy a bit.  In this post, I'm going to make the case for a team standard.  But before I do, I think it important to discuss these flavors that I mention.  ...