Handbook of Strategic 360 Feedback by Allan H. Church Summary
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Revolutionize performance management with the definitive guide to 360-degree feedback, adopted by 16,000+ organizations worldwide. What strategic insights have 200,000 managers discovered that transformed their leadership approach? Oxford's 576-page blueprint for unlocking honest, multi-dimensional evaluation that traditional assessments miss.
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The Multifaceted Mirror: Seeing Yourself Through Others' Eyes
Imagine having a magical mirror that shows not just your reflection, but how everyone around you perceives your actions, decisions, and impact. This is the essence of Strategic 360 Feedback-a powerful organizational tool that has evolved from informal conversations in the 1950s to a cornerstone of talent management used by over 85% of Fortune 500 companies today. Far more than just another HR initiative, properly implemented 360 Feedback collects comprehensive behavioral data from managers, peers, direct reports, and even external stakeholders to provide a panoramic view of leadership effectiveness. What makes this approach truly strategic is its deliberate alignment with organizational values and objectives-translating abstract corporate strategies into concrete behaviors that leaders at all levels can understand and demonstrate. When Microsoft wants to foster innovation, their 360 assessments specifically measure behaviors like encouraging creative thinking and supporting calculated risk-taking. This evolution reflects a fundamental shift in understanding: feedback systems must be purposeful, methodologically sound, and designed with clear organizational goals in mind to drive meaningful change.
Beyond "Nice to Know": Making Decisions That Matter
Cultivating Leadership DNA: From Awareness to Action
Team Excellence: Building Collective Intelligence
The Science of Better Ratings: Designing for Quality
From Insight to Transformation: The Psychology of Change
The Future of Feedback: Analytics, Inclusion, and Innovation
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