The general belief is that 360 Degree Evaluations were first conducted in World War II by the German military. Leaders smarty saw the value in gathering feedback from many angles.
360 Degree Evaluations gathered momentum from there, making their way into many company practices. However, 360 Degree Evaluations were often tedious and took lots of time to facilitate on paper, so many experts say they waned in popularity.
The rise of the internet, however, changed things. Full 360 Degree Evaluations were now much easier to gather and analyze, and the landscape of modern companies was changing as well. Employees cared more about individual growth and enhancement, so the full value of 360 Degree Evaluatons became paramount for companies getting ahead.
Today, as we have discussed in prior blog posts, the smartest companies and leaders can utilize 360 Degree Evaluations to bring essential feedback. Plus, conducting the process online, as is done by EI, means that it can be efficiently completed.
Feel free to contact us to learn more about how we can work with you today on your 360 Degree Evaluations.