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The Power of 360

Posted June 25th, 2008 in News

Let’s face it, we are all nervous about soliciting feedback from others. If you ask the question, what if you don’t like the answer? You still have to deal with it.

Being reflective about our practice as educators or administrators is about taking some risks, but remaining committed to constant improvement is essential to our end goal: providing the best possible education for tomorrow’s leaders.

Someone just shared this article about the 360 process with me, and I think it is an amazing example of how powerful it can be. This quote, in particular, really drove it home:

Gill, who also did a 360-degree review last year, said it’s helpful both to him and to school board members, who may have little or no contact with most district employees. “It’s good to know how people feel, to get that raw, anonymous feedback,” he said. “It helps shape the decisions you make.”

If you are curious about how a 360 process works, and how you might get the ball rolling, check out our Extraordinary Leaders Institute page.