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Performance

What is 360 degree appraisal?

A 360-degree assessment is an exhaustive evaluation of performance process that gathers input on an employee's work from a variety of sources, including peers, managers, and clients, with the goal to get a complete picture of the employee's performance. Transparency and self-awareness are key to assisting employees in identifying their areas of strength and growth.
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360 degree appraisal vs traditional appraisal

360-degree appraisals provide a multi-dimensional view of employee performance, collecting insights from peers, clients, and managers. In contrast to conventional techniques that depend on a single viewpoint, this method produces a deeper more accurate review.

Beyond salary hikes and promotions, 360-degree feedback places a strong emphasis on individual development and teamwork. Its implementation calls for a meticulously planned surveys, anonymity, and clear directions for analysing the feedback.

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Why do we need it?

360-degree appraisals deliver a holistic view of performance, fostering growth and collaboration by gathering diverse feedback. This approach boosts morale, reduces bias and cultivates a positive, development-focused work environment.

Driving self-development

By receiving feedback from diverse voices, 360 evaluations can help employees identify their strengths & areas for growth. This results in taking actionable steps toward personal & professional development.

Fair and accurate reviews

With insights from various perspectives, 360-degree reviews reduce bias and promotes fairness. This transparency leads to more accurate assessments that everyone can trust and rely on.

Emphasis on non-technical skills

Unlike traditional reviews, 360-degree feedback digs into essential soft skills like communication, teamwork and leadership. This focus helps cultivate a more collaborative and effective workplace.

Positive work environment

The feedback process fosters open communication and strong relationships among team members. It creates a supportive, harmonious vibe at work, cuts down on conflicts and brings the team closer together.

Holistic perspective

360-degree appraisals offer a well-rounded view of an employee’s performance by gathering feedback from multiple sources from peers, managers and subordinates. This comprehensive approach ensures no stone is left unturned.

Benefits of 360 degree appraisal

Self-awareness and 
personal growth

Helps employees identify their strengths and blind spots through diverse perspectives, fostering personal growth and development.

Comprehensive and holistic feedback

Gathers insights from multiple sources such as peers, supervisors and subordinates, providing a holistic view of your employee’s performance.

Targeted training and development

Identifies specific skill gaps, guiding organizations to tailor their training programs that address specific individual and team needs.

Increased engagement

Motivates and engages employees by involving them in the feedback process, which boosts their morale and job satisfaction.

Transparency and trust

Promotes a culture of openness, building trust among team members and improving overall workplace relationships and performance.

Honest and open feedback

Leverage anonymous feedback to uncover honest insights and drive meaningful improvements and better decisions.

How does it work?

In a 360-degree appraisal, anonymous feedback from peers, subordinates, supervisors and even external sources is collected and analyzed. This way, a well-rounded view of strengths and growth areas are analyzed, helping employees improve their performance.

Initial setup and customization

Organisations initiate the 360-degree feedback process by creating clear objectives and picking a wide range of participants, as well as customising feedback tools to match their unique capabilities and goals.

Comprehensive feedback gathering

Peers, subordinates, supervisors and external collaborators give anonymous feedback via various methods such as surveys, interviews to ensure well-rounded perspective.

Insightful analysis and reporting

The collected feedback is meticulously constructed and analysed to highlight significant trends, strengths, and areas for growth, whilst preserving respondent anonymity to encourage honest feedback.

Actionable development planning

Personalized development plans are developed based on the insights gathered, empowering employees to identify specific strategies for personal and professional improvement.

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Best practises of 360 degree appraisal

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    Simplify the 360° process to reduce anxiety and boost engagement
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    Set clear, actionable goals to turn feedback into growth
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    Provide expert guidance to help interpret and act on feedback
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    Maintain the anonymity of raters to encourage honest, candid feedback
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    Educate participants to promote a growth-focused mindset
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    Commit to ongoing follow-ups to track and sustain development

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