360 feedback · Managers
Help your managers see their impact, and where to grow
The Manager Benchmark 360 gathers ratings and comments from a manager’s boss, peers, direct reports and others such as senior colleagues and customers, then benchmarks the results against other managers.
Why organisations choose the Manager Benchmark 360
Every perspective in one place
Ratings and comments from the boss, peers, direct reports and others, alongside the individual’s own view.
More objective and fair
Multiple viewpoints make performance management and development more objective and fair than a single opinion.
Clear priorities
The report draws out the top and bottom 5 rated behaviours, so it is obvious where to build and where to focus.
Benchmarked results
Statistically benchmarks the individual against others, so scores have real meaning.
What the Manager Benchmark 360 measures
Every rater gives ratings and comments on the same behaviours, grouped into these competencies.
Engaging Others
Engaging others to solve problems collaboratively.
Sound Judgement
Gathering and weighing information to make valid decisions.
Achieving Outcomes
Optimising individual and organisational performance.
Role Modelling
Promoting respect and credibility whilst taking responsibility for faults.
One report, every perspective
The report brings together the ratings and comments from everyone who took part.
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Summary
The headline picture
- Ratings for every competency at a glance
- Self-rating alongside the manager and others
- Key strengths and development opportunities from the comments
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Behaviour detail
Rating by rating
- The 5 highest and 5 lowest rated behaviours
- Ratings shown by rater group
- Clear priorities for development
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Comments and next steps
In their colleagues’ words
- A statistical comparison with others who completed the same survey
- Low, mid-range or high for each competency
- Gives every score real meaning
Where the Manager Benchmark 360 makes a difference
Manager development
Give middle and first-line managers clear, balanced feedback on how they manage.
Performance reviews
Bring objective, multi-source evidence into performance conversations.
Programme evaluation
Set a baseline for a management development programme.
How it works
- 1
Choose your raters
The person being reviewed, or their manager, picks a representative mix of colleagues who know their work well.
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Everyone gives feedback
Raters and the individual rate each behaviour and add comments. It is untimed and typically takes 10 to 15 minutes each.
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Get the report
One report brings every perspective together, ready for a feedback or development conversation.
Which 360 is right for you?
| Leader Benchmark | Manager BenchmarkThis page | Professional Benchmark | Improvement Benchmark | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Senior leaders: C-suite, MDs, senior managers | People who manage others | Individual contributors and emerging talent | Measuring progress after coaching or development |
| Competencies | 5 leadership competencies | 4 management competencies | 4 professional competencies | 4 areas of performance |
| Who rates | Self, boss, peers, direct reports, others | Self, boss, peers, direct reports, others | Self, boss, peers, others | Self, boss, peers, others |
| What you get | Top and bottom 5 behaviours, benchmarked | Top and bottom 5 behaviours, benchmarked | Top and bottom 5 behaviours, benchmarked | Current performance and change over time |
| Typical time | 10 to 15 minutes per rater | 10 to 15 minutes per rater | 10 to 15 minutes per rater | 10 to 15 minutes per rater |
Getting the most from your 360
Pick a representative sample
Choose a mix of seniors, peers, direct reports and others for a well-rounded view.
Choose people who know you well
Ideally people you have worked closely with, usually for longer than 12 months.
Reflect honestly
You won't be the only person rating you, so be as honest and open as possible in your self-rating.
Read the comments as well as the numbers
The written comments often explain the ratings and point to the most useful next steps.
See the Manager Benchmark 360 for yourself
See how it works and the report your people would receive. Contact us for a free trial or a demonstration of the platform.
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