Leadership Development Blog

When you’re in management, getting honest feedback from employees can be tough. It can even seem impossible. No one wants to offend the boss, so suggestions and complaints may be whispered and talked about among the employees. But, they rarely see the light of day in the manager’s office. The problem is, those things need […]

Did you know that 360 degree assessments are a great tool to use with your managers? It’s easy to think that these assessments are only for lower-level, non-managerial employees; however, there’s a subsection of assessments made expressly for the managers in your organization. In fact, it can be argued that 360 degree feedback may be most needed […]

You’re trying to figure out how 360 degree feedback will fit into your development program.   You know 360 assessments are effective in delivering quality feedback for leader growth. But, one of your first questions is: How much will these 360 assessments cost? Before examining the costs, let’s look at why it’s a good idea […]

As we charge through the age of analytics and instant feedback, many old systems, tools and processes are falling by the wayside. The standard annual performance review is one of the victims being claimed and, for many organizations, it’s being replaced by a solution called the 360 degree performance appraisal – also known as a […]

Strong leadership is essential for the success of any organization. Research shows that direct leaders bear the greatest influence on their organizations. Gallup says 70% of employee engagement is due to this “Manager Effect.” Other studies show that 50-70% of employee perception of their workplace climate is due to behaviors and actions of their leaders. […]

Leadership comes with a tremendous amount of responsibility. The growth of your organization as well as those you are leading lands squarely on your shoulders. A 360 Self Assessment is a powerful tool that allows leaders to hone their skills and evaluate other potential leaders within their organization. What Is A 360 Self Assessment? It […]

Companies invest a great deal in leadership training. In fact, companies spend around $14 billion per year training their leaders. But, in a 2014 study, 86% of senior-level executives felt leadership was an “urgent” yet unaddressed issue. They even believed their training performance, as leaders, was sub-par.   These executives didn’t think their organizations provided […]

Every company needs effective leaders throughout the organization, but that importance is often overlooked. It is ironic that businesses will often choose successful projects that hinge on strong leadership over the cultivation of those leaders. It is important to develop a successful leadership development program that will strengthen current leaders and provide a clear pathway […]

In many organizations, performance reviews are conducted by supervisors who may not even be familiar with the leaders they’re assessing. While this approach may work for some, a 360 degree approach is more effective for most. A 360 assessment provides a holistic view of leadership abilities, skills and job performance. It can also uncover qualities […]

So, you organization is interested in 360 degree feedback training? There’s a variety of directions you can go with it – there are a range of assessments and training programs at your fingertips via the web.  You can also design a 360 degree feedback training program that meets the specific needs of your company. Here, […]