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12 Shortcomings of 360-degree Feedback You Need to Know

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At DecisionWise we are strong advocates of a well-designed 360-degree feedback survey program. If a 360-degree feedback solution is used for promotion, succession planning, or compensation, it may be gamed by the participants. The post 12 Shortcomings of 360-degree Feedback You Need to Know appeared first on DecisionWise.

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11 Ways 360-degree Feedback Can Fall Short

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At DecisionWise, we are strong advocates of a well-designed 360-degree feedback program. promotion, succession planning, hiring, firing, or compensation), it could be gamed by the participants. We are often asked for “norms” or “benchmarks”—comparisons against other individuals or organizations.

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Maximizing the Effectiveness of 4 Common 360-Degree Feedback Strategies

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Likewise, allowing them to select their own raters, giving them complete and sole control of their reports, providing them with coaching resources, and relying less on benchmark comparisons are all things you can do to communicate through the process that the 360 is being administered for the purpose of individual development.