For Your 360-Degree Feedback to Be Effective, You Need to Discuss It.

The article focuses on the importance of follow-up conversations to maximize the effectiveness of 360-degree feedback, a process where leaders receive anonymous input from colleagues. It emphasizes that discussing feedback openly with peers, direct reports, and supervisors is the strongest predictor of improved leadership effectiveness. Key strategies include expressing gratitude, testing assumptions through dialogue, structuring conversations thoughtfully, focusing on impact rather than intention, and avoiding defensiveness. Ongoing dialogue and transparency about development priorities help build trust and foster leadership growth beyond the initial feedback report.