Supporting colleagues in understanding and acting upon their 360° feedback report is a vital role in the development of leadership skills and competencies throughout an organization. Managers can very effectively support each other in all manner of ways; debriefing a 360 report is great example.

Use your coaching skills; avoid leading &/or giving solutions; build rapport to create a resourceful environment in which your colleague can explore meaning, discover options for action, see new perspectives and create a plan to which they are committed.

Use the outcomes from the feedback session to contribute to further coaching sessions which will support and strengthen the desired outcomes.

 Challenges to 360 feedback

Principles of effective 360° feedback

Useful questions to ask during the debrief

Planning and Commitment

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