The Power of Feedback
Learning from the people who know you best!
As a leader or member of a leadership team are you getting the feedback you need?
It can come as a shock to discover issues or concerns that have been simmering away in the organisation unnoticed. How can this be? Continue reading . . .
360° feedback is a structured process which addresses this problem. It provides a safe platform for feedback on a comprehensive range of management and leadership practices. The key issues arising from the feedback are followed up with a facilitated discussion which includes all those who contributed to the feedback.
The value of feedback (and why we look the other way)
We all know that feedback provides a powerful stimulus for personal and professional development so why do we get anxious or defensive when it comes to feedback? Continue reading . . .
The 360° feedback process described below is designed to ensure a broad range of feedback can be gathered in such a way that minimises any risk of defensiveness on the part of the recipient.
The feedback covers a comprehensive range of leadership and management practices against which various stakeholder groups (staff, peers etc.) contribute their perceptions in terms of their needs.
A specialised survey has also been developed to address leadership performance against the professional standards of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL).
In response to recent travel restrictions there is now an option for the facilitation process to be conducted online using
Why 360° Facilitated Feedback works
The feedback process begins with a structured Leader/Manager survey.
The survey is completed online and all the data is aggregated to ensure confidentiality. Continue reading . . .
to identify what you might do more of, less of or just keep doing ‘as now’ to improve your effectiveness in your role. By completing the survey yourself you will compare your self perceptions with those of others, making this a highly effective tool for professional development.
The Leader/Manager 360° feedback survey is delivered by Leaderskill® who have also developed At My Best for professional development in the education and government sectors.
This approach builds on the work of Peter Farey – Mapping the Leader Manager.
Stages involved in conducting the 360° feedback
While the process can always be modified to suit the needs and circumstances within any group or organisation, I recommend a process which provides maximum engagement and impact for everyone involved.
This would typically include the following five stages: Continue reading . . .
- Getting started
An opening discussion with the participant to receive feedback
The selection of respondents who will be giving feedback
A preliminary timetable
Preparation for the meeting with all respondents - Introducing the process to all the respondents
An overview of the process and principles
Addressing questions and concerns
Clarifying protocols
Securing commitment
Login details to online survey sent to participant and respondents - Online surveys
All respondents and the participant complete the online survey(s)
Data aggregated and compiled and sent to the facilitator
The facilitator conducts an individual debrief with the participant
Preparation for group debrief - Group debrief on survey results
Summary of survey data shared with all respondents
Key questions / themes shared by participant (who then leaves meeting)
Respondents reflect on survey results and discuss key themes
Participant returns to the meeting and priorities for action are identified - Developing Action Plans
The participant prepares professional development plan based on the survey findings
Respondent groups consider their own action plans in support of shared priorities
Accountability process and review cycle agreed