Constructive criticism is about finding something good and positive to soften the blow to the real critique of what really went on.
First I would probably place men at the bottom of the food chain. On a grander scale, I would say they're reacting to change. Feminism has got to be part of that.
If you can create an environment where people are invited to do their best work and the best ideas always win, then the project itself will win.

