The first time I did a 360 review and I got feedback, they told me that I had ice water running through my veins because I was very cold and standoffish. That was a massive turning point in my development as a manager. It seems to me that the type of 360 feedback you're describing, the active process there, helps people not only to improve but it demonstrates clearly that this notion of continuous improvement is listened to,. respected, and acted upon.
How do we deal with professional blind spots? According to David Dodson, MBA ’87, we need the panoramic perspective of those who work around us.
“360 reviews, done properly, are a massive competitive weapon,” says Dodson, also a lecturer in management at Stanford GSB and author of the new book, The Manager’s Handbook. Such comprehensive and constructive feedback, he says, can be transformational for employees and managers alike. “The first time I did a 360 review and got feedback was a massive turning point in my development as a manager,” he says. “Had I not had 360 feedback, I probably would have gone a decade or more with ineffective technique.”
In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Dodson shares valuable insights and actionable advice for individuals in leadership and management roles, highlighting the importance of effective communication and feedback in achieving success.
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