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360 Feedback

What Is 360-Degree Feedback and How Should Organisations Use It?

360-degree feedback is a development tool that gathers structured feedback from multiple perspectives — typically a manager, peers, direct reports and the individual themselves. The aim is to increase self-awareness by highlighting strengths, development areas and blind spots that may not be visible in a traditional appraisal. Used well, 360 feedback supports leadership development, behaviour change and more effective working relationships.

15 January - 3 Minute Read

360 Feedback

How do you make 360-degree feedback honest and constructive?

Organisations often choose 360-degree feedback because they want rounded, developmental insight — not just a manager’s view. Yet a common frustration quickly emerges: the results look overwhelmingly positive, with very little variation between scores. Making 360-degree feedback both honest and constructive is less about the questionnaire itself and more about the culture, framing, and expectations around how feedback is given.

5 January - 3 Minute Read

Employee Survey

How Can You Increase Response Rates in an Employee Survey?

One of the most common concerns organisations have before launching an employee survey is: “Will enough people take part?” While response rates do matter, experience shows that how you design, communicate, and manage the survey process has a far bigger impact than chasing people at the last minute.

29 December - 3 Minute Read

Employee Survey

Is the New Year a Good Time to Run an All-Employee Survey? Yes — And Here’s Why

The start of the year is an excellent time to run an all-employee survey. It gives you a fresh snapshot of morale, engagement and priorities right at the start of your business cycle, helping you plan ahead and act quickly. Employers who survey early can turn insights into action before the year really gets busy.

23 December - 3 Minute Read

Opinion

How Does 360° Feedback Work in LLPs and Professional Partnerships?

360° feedback in LLPs works by gathering confidential, multi-source insight on leadership behaviours and professional impact, and using this feedback purely for development. It is particularly effective in partnership environments where influence, collaboration and leadership style play a central role in individual and collective success.

19 December - 3 Minute Read

Employee Survey

What Should a Good Employee Engagement Survey Measure?

Employee engagement surveys can be powerful tools — but only if they measure the right things. A well-designed survey doesn’t just gather opinions; it reveals if the drivers of engagement exist and if the respondents demonstrate the characteristics of an engaged employee.

19 December - 3 Minute Read

Opinion

How Should You Conduct an Employee Survey to Gain Maximum Benefit?

Conducting a well-designed, expertly managed employee survey, with strong communication, tailored questions, interactive dashboards and clear action-planning—lets you collect meaningful feedback, embed change and enhance your employee experience.

21 November - 3 Minute Read

Opinion

Why Executive Coaching Helps Managers More Than Traditional Training

Executive coaching gives managers personalised, real-time development, supported by tools like 360-degree feedback, so behaviour improves faster and more sustainably than through training alone.

19 November - 3 Minute Read

Employee Survey

What’s The Difference Between Employee Satisfaction and Employee Engagement?

Knowing the difference between employee engagement and satisfaction is key to improving the performance of your workforce.

5 November - 3 Minute Read

Employee Survey

How Should You Measure Overall Employee Engagement?

How Should You Measure Overall Employee Engagement? Very often it is done incorrectly and results in a percentage (%) figure. If your survey did that then you must read this post!

27 October - 3 Minute Read

360 Feedback

Is 360-Degree Feedback More Effective at Developing Managers Than Traditional Training?

360 Degree feedback, used properly, ideally combined with coaching, often has far more impact on a manager's performance than attending a training workshop. This post explains why and how to reap the benefits of 360-degree feedback.

17 October - 3 Minute Read

Employee Survey

Are Employee Engagement Surveys Still the Best Way to Measure Engagement?

In an age of AI-driven analytics and real-time sentiment tracking, many leaders ask: Are traditional employee engagement surveys still relevant?

6 October - 2 Minutes Read