If you've been asked to give a colleague some 360 Degree Feedback, you may be wondering how to approach it, and how you can make it a positive exercise for him or her.
- Try to be as objective as possible when considering the individual’s behaviour or effectiveness and rating these
- Give as many concrete examples as possible to support your ratings. This is particularly important when giving a lower rating
- Phrase your examples and comments in as positive and constructive a way as possible, as you would in a coaching situation
- Be respectful – remember you are providing feedback on specific behaviours or effectiveness, not on the individual’s personality
- Be careful in your wording – opinions can often sound like clear cut facts
- Allow yourself enough time to collate information, reflect and write feedback