360 Degree Assessment Overview

A 360 degree assessment is a method for gathering feedback where an individual receives feedback from their professional network, including their manager, peers, direct reports, providing a comprehensive view of their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for development across a set of  leadership challenges.

Our assessment and feedback process is designed to provide leaders for the future and is not a tool designed to address problematic behaviors or performance management issues. It is best used for future-oriented conversations and supporting the identification of action steps for promoting a leader’s development and capacities.

UMN 360 Degree Feedback Assessment Options

Academic Leader 360 Options

We currently offer two role-specific leadership assessment tools. Both of these 360 tools can be used as a part of a Developmental 360 process or as a part of our Stakeholder 360 process. Click on the links below to understand what roles and leadership responsibilities are covered in the assessment process.

  • Academic Unit Leader 360- This assessment is designed to provide an academic leader perspective on how they meet the challenges as a head or chair.
  • Center Director 360- This assessment is designed to provide a director's perspective on how they meet the challenges as a center director