Thomas 360 is an easily accessible, web based tool that gives objective and honest feedback from a range of people within the organisation such as peers, line managers or even team members and outside such as clients or suppliers. The 360 report presents a complete and informed picture of a person.
360 degree feedback is a process that enables people to gather performance feedback from those they work with and compare it with their own perception of their performance. It has also been defined as the “systematic collection and feedback of performance data on an individual or group, derived from a number of the stakeholders in their performance.”
360 can be used to great effect as a self awareness tool prior to running a leadership or management development programme. Similarly, it can be used prior to an appraisal or performance review – 360 adds another dimension.
360 is a powerful tool – it can increase and improve communication, identify development needs, create a better team environment and increase team effectiveness. 360 combined with a personality and behaviour assessment such as PPA provides a powerful resource for both individual and organisation. Behavioural assessment measures preferences – how you are likely to behave – whereas 360 tells a person how their behaviour is actually perceived.
Key Benefits
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Constructive feedback process
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Perception is reality and this process helps individuals understand how others perceive them
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Enables individuals to better manage their own performance
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Increased team effectiveness
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Powerful input into the performance appraisal process