Merry Marcus

Large investments are being made in 360-degree feedback inventories or other yearly employee performance appraisals hoping to give leaders tools to improve their leadership skills. <br> <p><font size="2" face="Arial">Large investments are being made in 360-degree feedback inventories or other yearly employee performance appraisals hoping to give leaders tools to improve their leadership skills. However without professionally delivered 360-feedback, most executives will not take action on this emotionally charged, but invaluable data.</font></p>

<p><font size="2" face="Arial">In fact, it's common for executives to feel confused by their 360-degree feedback, focusing on the negative, dismissing the positive and remaining unclear about what action to take.</font></p>

<p><font size="2" face="Arial">Utilizing professional coaches to debrief 360-feedback and facilitate action planning is a powerful way to bring to life what would otherwise be flat, employee performance appraisal data and transform it into an actionable, meaningful tool for growth and change.</font></p>

<p><b><font size="2" face="Arial">Objectives of 360-Degree Feedback & Action Planning:</font></b></p>

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<li><font size="2" face="Arial">Interpret and create meaning from this large amount of emotionally charged information. Bring the 360-degree feedback to life and build your commitment to action.</font></li>

<li><font size="2" face="Arial">Develop self-awareness - of your thought/behavior patterns and passions.</font></li>

<li><font size="2" face="Arial">Use 360-degree feedback to determine others' perceptions of your leadership strengths and gaps.</font></li>

<li><font size="2" face="Arial">Leverage your strengths and make a plan to address any gaps.</font></li>

<li><font size="2" face="Arial">Explore new leadership tactics and strategies, then take them into action.</font></li>

<li><font size="2" face="Arial">Understand how your 360-feedback fits into normative data for your position.</font></li>

<li><font size="2" face="Arial">Focus in on fewer high-leverage goals and create an action plan for success.</font></li>
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<p><b><font size="2" face="Arial">Expected Results:</font></b></p>

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<li><font size="2" face="Arial">Improved self-awareness of your impact on others, your communication style and leadership behavior.</font></li>

<li><font size="2" face="Arial">Increased emotional intelligence and improved communication strategies yield stronger business relationships and boost your team's morale.</font></li>

<li><font size="2" face="Arial">A leader acting upon 360-degree feedback, bolsters team trust and confidence.</font></li>

<li><font size="2" face="Arial">Measurable changes in leadership style, deliver positive impact on the business metrics.</font></li>

<li><font size="2" face="Arial">The organization ensures that valuable employee performance appraisals are leveraged to improve individual performance.</font></li>
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<p><font size="2" face="Arial">Has your organization used professional coaches to support executives with assimilating and taking action on their 360-feedback?  Please write to me at the email address below to share your experience.</font></p>

<p><font size="2" face="Arial">Dare to Deliver</font><br>
<font size="2" face="Arial">Merry Marcus</font><br>
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