How do I choose assessors?

Unlike the more traditional evaluation methods between a manager and employee, the 360° assessment process is a multi-rater system, involving information from your manager, peers, customers, direct reports, and yourself. A broad range of feedback is collected and tabulated, resulting in a competency profile for the behaviours assessed.

The purpose of the feedback is to assist you in understanding your strengths and weaknesses, and to contribute insights into aspects of your work that may need further development.

So, when considering who to select and involve in providing feedback you should:

·         Select individuals with whom you have interacted in a variety of situations and on a frequent basis for at least 6 months.

·         Choose individuals who will provide honest and accurate feedback.

·         Choose a mix of individuals – include those with whom you have a good relationship with as well as those who you find more challenging. This will provide a more balanced view.

·         Have at least 2 respondents per respondent type/category. This also includes your self-assessment and typically at least one manager.

·         Both you and your manager will be required to complete feedback questionnaires.

·         Let your respondents know their feedback will be anonymous

You are required to select a minimum of three assessors per category. If less than three are selected, or if less than three replies are received, the data will be combined into another category.  Overall results cannot be provided when less than 4 respondents have completed the questionnaire.