INTRODUCTION
A strong team is built on effective leadership, and understanding how to develop that leadership is key to driving your organization forward. A 360 Leadership Assessment provides a comprehensive evaluation of an individual’s leadership style by gathering feedback from a variety of sources — peers, direct reports, and supervisors. This multi-dimensional feedback offers invaluable insights that can transform your team and strengthen leadership across all levels.
Below are five ways a 360 Leadership Assessment can bring lasting change to your team:
- Enhanced Self-Awareness: Leaders gain insight into how they are truly perceived, which helps them identify strengths and blind spots.
- Improved Communication Skills: The feedback highlights areas where communication can be clearer and more effective.
- Stronger Emotional Intelligence: Leaders develop a deeper understanding of their emotional responses and how they affect others.
- Increased Accountability: The assessment drives a culture of ownership and responsibility within leadership roles.
- Targeted Development Plans: Tailored growth strategies are created based on specific areas of improvement highlighted by the feedback.
ENHANCED SELF-AWARENESS
Self-awareness is foundational to strong leadership. Through 360 Leadership Assessments, leaders receive feedback from multiple perspectives, providing a clearer, more accurate picture of how they’re viewed in different roles.
This honest feedback allows leaders to see beyond their own perception, identifying hidden strengths and addressing blind spots. When a leader is self-aware, they can make more informed decisions, align their actions with their values, and lead with greater authenticity.
Enhanced self-awareness can also improve interpersonal relationships, making leaders more approachable and trustworthy, which is crucial for team cohesion.
IMPROVED COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Communication is at the heart of leadership. A 360 Leadership Assessment offers insight into how effectively leaders communicate with different audiences, from team members to peers and upper management.
By identifying areas where their message may be unclear or misinterpreted, leaders can adjust their communication style for clarity and impact. Whether it’s delivering feedback, delegating tasks, or managing conflict, effective communication builds trust and ensures that the team is aligned with the organization’s goals.
Improved communication fosters transparency, reduces misunderstandings, and helps teams operate more smoothly.
STRONGER EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE
Emotional intelligence (EQ) is the ability to recognize and manage your own emotions while also understanding and influencing the emotions of others. A 360 Leadership Assessment provides feedback on how a leader handles stress, responds to challenges, and relates to their team on an emotional level.
Leaders with strong emotional intelligence can navigate complex interpersonal dynamics, foster a supportive work environment, and motivate their teams more effectively. Emotional intelligence also helps in conflict resolution, allowing leaders to empathize with different perspectives and find solutions that benefit everyone involved.
Strengthening EQ through feedback can lead to a more resilient and adaptable team.
INCREASED ACCOUNTABILITY
Accountability is a critical element of leadership. A 360 Leadership Assessment encourages leaders to take responsibility for their actions by providing feedback from those who experience their leadership firsthand.
When leaders are accountable, they model this behavior for their team, promoting a culture where everyone takes ownership of their roles and responsibilities. This feedback process also helps leaders understand how their decisions and behaviors impact team morale and productivity.
By recognizing areas where they can improve, leaders are more likely to take initiative in making positive changes, driving both personal and team growth.
TARGETED DEVELOPMENT PLANS
One of the most significant advantages of a 360 Leadership Assessment is its ability to provide clear, actionable insights for leadership development. Rather than offering generic advice, the feedback is specific to the individual, highlighting exact areas that need improvement.
Leaders can then work with coaches or mentors to create targeted development plans, focusing on both immediate needs and long-term growth. This tailored approach to development ensures that time and resources are spent effectively, enhancing leadership capabilities and contributing to the overall success of the organization.
As leaders improve, so does the performance and engagement of their teams.
Why Launch 360?
No Software Installation
Our cloud-based tool eliminates the need to install any system platform, avoiding complexity and offering a simple self-administered approach
Customization
We offer the ability to customize a section with specific questions to suit your organizational needs.
Confidentiality
The process is 100% confidential, ensuring anonymity and promoting honest and open feedback.
Easy To Read Report
The report is designed to deliver easy to understand feedback with actionable feedback.
No Consultant Fees
Our assessment is affordable and does not require hiring an outside consultant
Ready To Use Today
The Launch 360 Leadership Assessment Tool changes the way organizations can administer and use a 360 coaching tool. It is designed to work with any size organization looking for the ability to immediately use a tool to help support leaders.
The Launch 360 Leadership Assessment survey eliminates the need to install any system platform, avoids complexity & offers a simple self-administered approach.
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