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360 Reviews

The bias problem in 360 reviews (and why most tools hide it)

Every 360 is biased because every rater is. You can't remove it, only make it visible or hide it. Here's how to see the bias in a 360 and dilute it instead.

Jul 19, 2026 · 10 min read

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Jul 16, 2026 · 7 min read

Continuous feedback vs annual reviews: why rhythm beats format

Continuous feedback and annual reviews aren't rivals. They're two rhythms doing different jobs. Here's how to set a feedback cadence that actually works.

360 feedback is eating your calendar. Here's how to run it in less time.

A manual 360 can eat a full day of admin per round, most of it synthesis. Here's where the hours actually go, and how to cut each one without cutting corners.

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Jul 9, 2026 · 10 min read

Why 360 feedback is always vague (and how to get specific)

Most 360 feedback comes back vague because the specific answer feels risky to give. Here's why it happens, and how to make people specific instead.

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Jul 7, 2026 · 10 min read

Rating scales corrupt 360 feedback (here's the alternative)

A rating scale on its own is not feedback. Here's how numeric ratings corrupt a 360, and the alternative: anchor them to behavior and pair them with words.

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Jul 2, 2026 · 12 min read

How to roll out 360 feedback for the first time

Rolling out 360 feedback is a trust project, not a software project. The sequence that works at a small company: purpose, pilot, plain words, follow-through.

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Updated Jul 14, 2026 · 13 min read

Performance review software for small companies: how to choose

The honest guide to performance review software for small companies: what to look for, what to skip, and the tools worth considering at 30-200 people.

360 feedback software pricing: what it actually costs

360 feedback software pricing spans no-cost tiers to $20+ per user. Three tiers, the pricing models that hide real cost, what a fair price looks like.

When you've outgrown Google Forms for 360 feedback

Google Forms is fine for your first 360 review. Five signs you've hit the wall, what specifically breaks, and what to look for in the next tool.

360 feedback vs performance review: the decision rule

360 feedback and performance reviews are different instruments for different jobs. Here's the decision rule and how to run both without poisoning either.

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Jun 22, 2026 · 11 min read

A 360 review template for startups (copy and customise)

A 360 review template for startups: questionnaire, kickoff email, and debrief structure. Copy-paste ready, no download required, calibrated for 5-30 people.

When NOT to run a 360 review (and what to do instead)

When to use 360 feedback, and when not to. Five situations where a 360 review backfires: crisis, new teams, avoidance, ritual fatigue. The fix for each.

A first-time manager's guide to running 360 feedback

360 feedback for first time managers, scaled to your team. What to worry about, what to ignore, and how to handle both directions: on you and on your report.

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