What is 360˚ Feedback?
360˚ Survey is a questionnaire-based process where a person rates themselves and has others who interact with them on a regular basis (e.g., supervisor, peers, and direct reports) rate them on behaviors related to performance. The feedback provides the person with a comprehensive perspective of their self-rating compared to how others rated them.
When should I use 360˚ Feedback?
360˚ Feedback should be used as a developmental tool that can help a person better understand how their behavior is viewed by and/or affecting others. Some common uses of the 360˚ include:
• When measuring “soft skills” or the “how” people conduct work is important
• Gauging developmental needs and strengths
• Assessing how well individual behaviors align with and support organizational competencies
• Gaining performance related information to assist with career tracking and development
• Working with an executive coach to identify developmental goals
What are some of the benefits of using 360 Feedback?
• More focused development that is aligned around the competencies needed to achieve the organization’s strategy
• Provide individuals with a comprehensive understanding of their strengths and developmental opportunities
• Increase awareness of how the organization would like them to perform
• Align the person’s individual development with organizational goals
• Provides a consistent and structured source of feedback outside of the traditional performance review.
Get Started By Aligning Your Leaders To Organizational Goals
Most of the theories of leadership, management, and performance can be summarized around three themes or questions.
- Do people know what to do? – Alignment
- Do they know how to do it? – Development
- Do they want to do it? – Motivation.
The process of setting and attaining goals has five important steps which address alignment, development and motivation. These steps guide you to work better with your direct reports to set goals and track performance.
Download - 5 Steps To Effective Managment Through Goals to learn more.
