What is a 360 review?

In a 360 review an individual receives feedback from their full circle of influence in an organisation. This feedback might come from direct reports, peers, and managers, and in some cases external sources such as customers and suppliers or other stakeholders. This is combined with a self-assessment of performance.

A confidential summary of this feedback will help the person identify their strengths, as well as the areas they need to develop. Comparing their self-assessment to the others’ ratings helps create a personal development plan linking directly to key drivers of business growth.

The Reed Learning 360 review

We have developed a best practice 360 review process engineered to deliver the most effective results. We have designed this with a focus on:

• Efficient, user-friendly systems
• Careful use of language
• Explicit instructions
• Clarity

We also have a range of expert trainers to deliver the feedback, creating an atmosphere whereby these often sensitive reviews will be delivered carefully, allowing the most effective use of the information.

Benefits to the individual:

• Increased self awareness
• Understanding of unrealised strengths and hidden weaknesses
• Improved understanding of areas to focus on for development
• Increased awareness by senior managers of their own development needs

Benefits to their colleagues:

• The opportunity to give feedback in a confidential and secure environment
• Greater openness in workplace relationships
• Improved teamwork through a better understanding of individual strengths and weaknesses

Benefits to your organisation:

• Greater appreciation within teams and better working relationships through the sharing of open, honest feedback
• Cost-effective use of development resources
• Clear focus for individual development plans and more accurate succession planning

Each 360 review comes with a personal development planning guide which provides a clear framework for ongoing development to retain the benefits of your investment. We provide a manager's guide which will assist in supporting the individual's developmental journey. 

You can use your organisation's own competencies and offer consultancy services in the refinement and development of these where required. Alternatively you can use our competencies, which have been designed in line with best practice HR and learning expertise.

Call us now on 020 7520 6600 to discuss running a 360 review process in your organisation, or email more.info@reed.co.uk.