Delivering value | Everything you need to know about 360-degree feedback

Receiving 360 feedback can play a critical role in helping employees reach the next level in their careers.

It gives them a fuller picture of how everyone, from leaders to subordinates, views their performance. However, doing it right takes careful planning. Read on to learn how a 360-degree feedback tool can benefit your organization and how to get the most from it.

What Is 360-Degree Feedback?

A 360-degree feedback survey delivers valuable input on an employee’s performance from a broad range of people. This feedback—collected from superiors, coworkers, direct reports, and often clients—reveals areas of progress and needs for growth and typically remains anonymous.

How do you gain this feedback? A 360-degree survey can either be conducted through one-on-one interviews or through an automated tool. The latter approach tends to save a lot of time and money. It can also help you interpret the results.