Party branch secretary Tran Van Quang quietly observed the meeting table. Every face was familiar after days of intense training, combat readiness, and field exercises. He reminded himself of a principle that had become ingrained: speak truthfully and accurately while maintaining camaraderie. Criticism was necessary, but its purpose was to help each person understand their responsibilities and correct their mistakes, not to make anyone feel like they were being scrutinized and judged.

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During the evaluation of each Party member, the Party branch mentioned Lieutenant Phan Van Duc, Platoon Leader of Platoon 1. He is a young, enthusiastic, and responsible Party member who has helped the unit maintain good training and living discipline. The platoon completed its training schedule on time, and discipline was maintained. The Party branch acknowledged this before addressing areas for improvement.

Last month, during a night training inspection, the 1st Platoon was slow in assembling its troops and its situation report wasn't timely. It wasn't a major mistake, but it could easily become a habit if left unaddressed. Party Secretary Quang noticed that Platoon Leader Duc looked quite tense.

Therefore, when speaking, Party Secretary Quang went straight to the point. His voice was slow and clear: “During that night inspection, the delay in assembly was due to objective reasons, as the soldiers had just finished their strenuous daytime training. But as a platoon leader, if Comrade Duc had proactively inspected beforehand and reminded the soldiers earlier, the assembly order would have been faster. The reporting also needs to be more timely so that the superiors can fully understand the situation. This is a specific lesson we need to learn from so that we can do better in the future.”

The entire meeting room listened in silence. The comments were neither harsh nor accusatory. The Party cell was analyzing a specific matter, addressing the right issues and responsibilities. The objective was clear: for Platoon Leader Duc to learn from the experience and do better.

When it came time for self-criticism, Comrade Duc stood up, his attitude frank and sincere, admitting his shortcomings: "I realize I was too careless in checking before assembling the team. In the future, I will check earlier, report more promptly, and prevent similar situations from happening again." Party branch secretary Quang looked around and saw many approving eyes. When the person being criticized clearly acknowledged his responsibility, the Party branch felt reassured. The atmosphere of the meeting was relaxed but serious, in the spirit of constructive dialogue.

Party branch meetings are not only for evaluation but also for mutual progress. When each party member offers constructive feedback, speaking frankly and avoiding personal attacks, the listener will be more receptive. Conversely, those receiving feedback should also be open-minded, acknowledge the feedback correctly, and make thorough corrections. By doing so, party branch meetings will truly become a place for cultivating character, maintaining discipline, and strengthening collective cohesion.

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