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Even when a 360-degree feedback program is supported in the human resource area, staff and line managers are likely to perceive it as too “touchy-feely” or as a waste of valuable time and money. However, to ensure that the program is implemented successfully, you will need the support of these managers throughout the company. Creating champions among this pragmatic group is best accomplished by addressing their concerns, hearing their input on the objectives and goals of the effort, and involving them in the planning and implementation process.
The better prepared you are, the more likely it is that you will be able to convince others that 360-degree feedback is a viable solution to the need or problem you have identified. ...

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