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360-Degree Feedback Form

A 360-degree feedback form gathers ratings on the same set of competencies from the employee, their manager, peers, direct reports and sometimes internal or external customers. Comparing these views shows blind spots and hidden strengths and is mainly used for leadership development.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

360-DEGREE FEEDBACK FORM

Company:
[Company Name]
Feedback For:
[Employee Name], [Designation]
Closing Date:
[DD/MM/YYYY]

Your Relationship to the Employee (tick one)

  • Self
  • Manager
  • Peer
  • Direct report
  • Internal / external customer

Rating Scale

RatingMeaning
5Always demonstrates this – a clear strength
4Often demonstrates this
3Sometimes demonstrates this
2Rarely demonstrates this
1Almost never demonstrates this
N/ONot observed – I cannot comment

Competency Ratings

CompetencyStatementRating
CommunicationShares information clearly and listens to others[Rating]
CollaborationWorks across teams to achieve shared goals[Rating]
Decision makingMakes timely, well-reasoned decisions[Rating]
AccountabilityOwns outcomes and admits mistakes[Rating]
Developing othersCoaches, gives feedback and helps others grow[Rating]
Customer focusUnderstands and acts on customer needs[Rating]
IntegrityActs ethically and follows company policies[Rating]
AdaptabilityResponds positively to change and pressure[Rating]

Open Questions

What should this person continue doing? [Comment]
What should this person start or do more of? [Comment]
What should this person stop or do less of? [Comment]

Summary Grid (HR use only)

CompetencySelfManagerPeers (avg)Direct Reports (avg)Customers (avg)
Communication[ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]
Collaboration[ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]
Decision making[ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]
Developing others[ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]

Confidentiality: Except for the manager’s rating, responses are reported only as averages, and only where at least [Number] raters in a category have responded. Comments are shared without names.

What this template includes

  • Rater category selection so responses can be grouped
  • Common competency statements for all raters
  • Five-point scale with a "not observed" option
  • Open questions on strengths and development
  • Summary grid comparing self and other ratings
  • Confidentiality and minimum-rater rule

When to use it

  • Leadership development for managers and high-potential employees
  • Before designing a coaching or leadership programme
  • Promotion readiness checks for senior roles
  • Annual development cycle separate from pay decisions

How to customise this template

  1. 1Pick 6–10 competencies from your leadership framework
  2. 2Set the minimum number of raters per category (e.g. three peers)
  3. 3Use a survey tool and paste results into the summary grid
  4. 4Arrange a trained facilitator or HR partner to debrief the report

HR tips

  • Keep 360 feedback for development; linking it to pay often reduces honesty
  • Brief raters on giving behaviour-based, respectful comments
  • Debrief the employee in a private session and agree an action plan
  • Repeat after 12–18 months to measure change

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Frequently asked questions

What is 360-degree feedback?+

It is a process where an employee receives confidential feedback from people all around them: manager, peers, direct reports, customers and their own self-assessment.

Who should give 360-degree feedback?+

Typically the manager, three to five peers, three or more direct reports where relevant, and optionally key internal or external customers.

Is 360-degree feedback used for appraisal ratings?+

Some companies use it as one input, but it works best for development planning rather than deciding increments.