360 Degree Feedback

360-Degree Evaluations - Work / Life Balance

By Ian Christie - To grow personally and professionally, we need an accurate picture of our strengths and weaknesses. But how well do any of us know ourselves? That's when a well-implemented 360-degree evaluation can be constructive. In a "360," four to eight individuals who work with you give you feedback on your job performance. The group will typically include your boss and a selection of peers, subordinates and, sometimes, customers. Here's some hints and tips about benefiting from 360 feedback. (Added: 17-Dec-2005 Hits: 520 )

360-degree feedback: how to avoid a disaster

By Curtiss S. Peck - 360 degree feedback is a tool that can have a positive impact but can also create very negative outcomes. This article explains the pitfalls and dangers of 360 and how to avoid them. (Added: 8-Aug-2005 Hits: 1082 )

360-Degree Feedback: How'm I Doing?

By Kate Butler - A collection of observations about the 360 feedback process free of the usual jargon-speak. Down to earth analysis, and the author expresses many of the opinions (albeit not positive) of employees who have had 360 feedback jammed down their throats. (Added: 26-Jun-2006 Hits: 1205 )

360-degree Feedback: Weighing the Pros and Cons

By Terri Linman - Excellent article that explains what 360-degree feedback involves, and explains the pros and cons. Worth reading before you start the process. Take not of the factors implicated in the failures of 360 feedback implementations. (Added: 27-Jul-2004 Hits: 1843 )

360-degree popularity performance programs are rich with problems for everyone

By Bob Lewis - How do companies get to be G-rated? Lots of factors contribute, but one of the most pernicious is the so-called 360-degree feedback program. It seems like a good idea. Instead of being subjected to their manager's narrow perspective, employees are reviewed by peers and "internal customers" (ugh!), so they get a more complete picture of their performance, so says the theory. It's a good theory. Sadly, it suffers from both bad execution and the law of unintended consequences. (Added: 17-Dec-2005 Hits: 502 )

360-Degrees of Evaluation / More companies turning to full-circle job reviews

By Ilana DeBare - A good overview of how 360 degree feedback is used in companies, and some of the effective and ineffective applications. (Added: 17-Dec-2005 Hits: 419 )

Are there legal risks associated with the use of 360? Are they legally defensible?

By Robert Bacal - The answer is yes, there are legal risks with 360 degree feedback, and there are court cases, and you'd better be aware of them if you have or use a 360 degree feedback system. Here's the details. (Added: 15-Oct-2006 Hits: 897 )