Toronto, January 18, 2006 - Employees often wonder, "Am I performing
better than I used to? Has anyone noticed that I'm improving? Are my
efforts paying off?"
Now there are answers, with a new 360-degree feedback report from Panoramic
Feedback. It allows participants to compare their results against their
ratings in the previous 360 session.
"If you want to know how effective you are, the best solution is to ask
those who work with you, using a confidential questionnaire," said Panoramic
Feedback CEO Esther Kohn-Bentley. "Comparative reports add a useful rear-view
mirror. Comparing today's ratings with how you were rated in the past
can be very encouraging.
"And if your performance is slipping, it's a huge benefit to have this
early warning system.
"Let's face it, people are usually shy about telling you where you could
improve. Especially if you're the boss. But 360-degree feedback allows
them to give you feedback that feels safe and confidential."
Benefits For Trainers
Training organizations appreciate these before-and-after reports. At
the conclusion of a course, participants can see how much their skills
have improved since it began. The report highlights areas that still
need improvement.
Trainers see is an additional benefit. Before-and-after ratings can help
them gauge the effectiveness of their training, and demonstrate it to
decision-makers.
Easy To Read
Panoramic Feedback reports use easy-to-read bar-graphs to show participants
how they were rated. To compare the results from last time, small yellow
squares are superimposed on the graphs. Participants have no problem
identifying their progress.
Support For Managers
"Managers love this feature," said Esther Kohn-Bentley. "For instance,
they find performance appraisals less worrisome when they have a report
on how others view the employee's progress. It's reassuring to be able
to check out their perceptions."
Areas that have not improved can suggest realistic "stretch goals" for
the employee.
360-degree feedback comparative reports help the organization excel,
by motivating improved performance and greater recognition.
Summary
A new 360-degree feedback report from Panoramic Feedback shows participants
their before-and-after results. This comparative data helps them establish
development goals that will increase their value to their organization.
About Panoramic Feedback
Panoramic Feedback (http://www.panoramicfeedback.com) is a leading international
provider of 360 degree feedback. It also produces a vendor-neutral resource
kit with best practices and complete training guides for 360-degree feedback
programs.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Timothy Bentley
Panoramic Feedback
tbentley[at]panoramicfeedback.com
+1 416 532 0506
1 888 790 6793
http://www.panoramicfeedback.com
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