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What is a 360 degree leadership assessment? A 360 degree leadership assessment is a form of feedback for leaders in which their skills, effectiveness and influence as an executive, leader or manager are evaluated. With this sort of evaluation, the leadership in a company receives feedback from a set of colleagues. You find yourself in a leadership position and, […]

Many, many, moons ago, working at my first job out of college, I was promoted to first line supervisor. The company location had 300 employees working two shifts. Each shift had 90+ associates, 3-4 supervisors, a couple of managers and at times the director all working the same shift on the same floor. We had […]

Being a leader in a hospital setting requires a particular set of skills. Your responsibilities can range from being knowledgeable about health care regulations and laws to displaying empathy while communicating with a patient to making crucial on the spot decisions that impact your entire team. Hospital leadership development is a process that requires training […]

Looking to revamp your organization’s employee performance appraisal method? It can be difficult to pinpoint what type of feedback is most valuable both for your employee and their development and for your organization’s planning purposes. Understanding The Benefits Of 180 Degree Feedback For many companies, a 180 degree format–that is, a review that solicits feedback […]

Hospitals rely on nurse managers and other administrative leaders to keep the facility running smoothly. To do their job properly, nurse managers and administrative leaders need to know where they’re excelling and where they need improvement. 360 degree feedback assessments for hospitals provide this invaluable information to each individual leader and strengthens the facility as […]

Your hospital relies on nurse managers and administrative leaders. These individuals keep departments running efficiently, ensure patient satisfaction, and allow your hospital to grow. Because leaders are so important, invest in regular assessments. Give your leaders the insights they need to create and implement a personal and professional development strategy that equips them to perform […]

Leadership assessments are designed to improve the effectiveness of supervisors, managers, executives, and other leaders within your organization. Ultimately, the end result should be a return on your investment, which brings up the question, what is the cost of a 180 degree leadership assessment? 180 Degree Leadership Assessment Cost

Performance assessments can be stressful. Traditionally, no one likes giving or receiving such an appraisal, and many view the process as unnecessary. Implementing a system of 180 degree assessments, however, provides a more well-rounded approach to the performance review process and can serve to improve communication, morale and–yes–performance. Understanding the “Degrees” of Performance Appraisals For […]

When used well, 180 degree assessments can provide a wealth of information to managers and employees. This information can help you become more effective in fulfilling your workplace duties while also informing succession planning. When not used well, 180 degree assessments are often less effective. For this reason, it’s important to identify common mistakes companies […]

Implementing an effective performance appraisal system is key for meeting a wide range of organizational goals, from employee retention to talent development. Understanding the best type of performance appraisal for your organizational needs as well as how to overcome the traditional barriers to effective performance assessments, however, can be challenging. For many companies and positions, […]