[intopieces]

>But how do you tell people that they lack basic knowledge or experience in certain areas without sounding bitchy or attacking.

It frustrates me that you see it this way because it means when I give direct criticism to individuals I'm expected to bring in line via performance reviews, they get upset and take it personally. It also frustrates me because I'm surrounded by people who refuse to give me direct criticism of my work for fear that I will take it personally. Meanwhile, I'm trying to develop professionally...

[tomjen3]

A solution to that might be some unofficial group that can critique others without having control of their job and/or code review.