Leadership Development Blog

Many, many, moons ago, working at my first job out of college, I was promoted to first line supervisor. The company location had 300 employees working two shifts. Each shift had 90+ associates, 3-4 supervisors, a couple of managers and at times the director all working the same shift on the same floor. We had […]

Looking to revamp your organization’s employee performance appraisal method? It can be difficult to pinpoint what type of feedback is most valuable both for your employee and their development and for your organization’s planning purposes. Understanding The Benefits Of 180 Degree Feedback For many companies, a 180 degree format–that is, a review that solicits feedback […]

Your hospital relies on nurse managers and administrative leaders. These individuals keep departments running efficiently, ensure patient satisfaction, and allow your hospital to grow. Because leaders are so important, invest in regular assessments. Give your leaders the insights they need to create and implement a personal and professional development strategy that equips them to perform […]

Leadership assessments are designed to improve the effectiveness of supervisors, managers, executives, and other leaders within your organization. Ultimately, the end result should be a return on your investment, which brings up the question, what is the cost of a 180 degree leadership assessment? 180 Degree Leadership Assessment Cost

Performance assessments can be stressful. Traditionally, no one likes giving or receiving such an appraisal, and many view the process as unnecessary. Implementing a system of 180 degree assessments, however, provides a more well-rounded approach to the performance review process and can serve to improve communication, morale and–yes–performance. Understanding the “Degrees” of Performance Appraisals For […]

When used well, 180 degree assessments can provide a wealth of information to managers and employees. This information can help you become more effective in fulfilling your workplace duties while also informing succession planning. When not used well, 180 degree assessments are often less effective. For this reason, it’s important to identify common mistakes companies […]

Implementing an effective performance appraisal system is key for meeting a wide range of organizational goals, from employee retention to talent development. Understanding the best type of performance appraisal for your organizational needs as well as how to overcome the traditional barriers to effective performance assessments, however, can be challenging. For many companies and positions, […]

When most people think of 180 degree assessments, they typically think of them as a way to help low-level employees who may be out of line. The truth is these assessments are useful for anyone at any level of an organization, including managers. While 360 degree assessments provide a full range of feedback from everyone […]

Accurately assessing the skill and aptitude of the leaders in your organization is critical for a wide range of applications, from determining who to promote to developing those with leadership potential to carrying out succession planning.  Implementing a leadership assessment system that can identify your organization’s leaders and help boost the leadership skills of your […]

Ideals of what it means to be an effective leader have evolved significantly over the last decade, as has the nature of the workplace. Emerging leaders are developing very quickly to fulfill the kinds of roles they’ll have in the near future, which in many cases is a good thing. The ability to learn and […]