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Mini 360 Feedback
Ask 8 people around you 3 questions: what do I do well? what should I stop? what would you stop me from doing if you saw?
Goal
Surface leadership blind spots via 3 short questions from above, below, peers — cheap alternative to formal 360.
Steps
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Identify 8 people: 2 superiors, 3 direct reports, 3 peers. Pick people who will tell you truth.
Expected Outcome
Immediate
You discover 1-2 blind spots you thought were strengths, that 60% around you see as weaknesses.
Evidence base
School: 360-Degree Feedback / Industrial Psychology
Founders: Marshall Goldsmith · Edward Lawler (1990)
Spread in 1990s via GE, IBM. Marshall Goldsmith documented that "3-question abbreviated" matches formal 360 impact. Linked to "Stakeholder-Centered Coaching".
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Frequently asked questions
How long does "Mini 360 Feedback" take?
This exercise takes about 90 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "Mini 360 Feedback"?
You discover 1-2 blind spots you thought were strengths, that 60% around you see as weaknesses. In the short term: Within 90 days, team sees real change in one behavior, your respect rises dramatically.
Is "Mini 360 Feedback" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on 360-Degree Feedback / Industrial Psychology (Marshall Goldsmith, Edward Lawler (1990)). Spread in 1990s via GE, IBM. Marshall Goldsmith documented that "3-question abbreviated" matches formal 360 impact. Linked to "Stakeholder-Centered Coaching".
Is "Mini 360 Feedback" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.
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