360 readiness check: ten questions before you launch.

1. The executive team has agreed, in writing, the primary purpose of the 360 programme.

2. Everyone in scope knows whether taking part is voluntary or required, and why.

3. Participants can say exactly who will see their individual report.

4. Raters have been told how small groups are protected and that their comments will not be attributed.

5. The launch communications frame the process as developmental and are honest about any other use of the results.

6. Managers have been briefed before anyone receives an invitation.

7. A facilitated session or one-to-one support is booked for when reports land, not planned for later.

8. There is a defined route from the report into each person’s development plan.

9. At least one senior leader will take part and share what they learned.

10. Someone owns the aggregated, group-level picture and will review it against the organisation’s priorities.