Don't just dwell on past mistakes

Of course, it is essential to address past behaviour using 360-degree feedback.  But, there is a risk in solely focusing on past mistakes as it may not effectively promote personal growth. It is advisable to prioritise feedback that is oriented towards progress, also known as "feed forward," in your questionnaires.

By avoiding a feedback process that focuses on past errors, you can prevent feedback from being associated with revisiting failures, which may lead to resistance and hinder feedback acceptance. Instead, concentrate on future-oriented feedback by soliciting tips and advice that encourage growth and improvement.

Incorporating opportunities for giving compliments in your questionnaire and inquiring about instances of excellence and ways to leverage strengths more effectively can equip individuals with tools for the future, boost motivation, and foster quicker acceptance and willingness to improve.

Adopting a positive and constructive approach in conversations based on a feedback report can yield better results. Therefore, it is important to highlight future prospects and strengths, while also addressing performance issues when needed, as optimising talents often yields greater benefits than concentrating only on weaknesses.