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Practical articles on running better reviews, building feedback culture, and getting the most from structured 360° processes.

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 Sep 10, 2026 · 14 min read

Performance review software for small companies: how to choose

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

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Updated Aug 11, 2026 · 13 min read

360 feedback software pricing: what it actually costs

360 degree 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.

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Jun 26, 2026 · 10 min read

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.

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Jun 24, 2026 · 15 min read

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.

360 feedback questions by role: ICs, managers, and senior leaders

360 feedback questions for managers, ICs, and senior leaders. Six to eight observable-behavior questions per role, calibrated to who's being reviewed.

What I looked for when choosing feedback software for our 30-person team

A founder's first-person walkthrough of evaluating employee feedback software for a small team. The criteria the listicles skip and the ones that matter.

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Jun 12, 2026 · 10 min read

The case against performance management software for companies under 100

Most companies under 100 don't need performance management software. A founder in the space on what the platform pitch gets wrong, and what to do instead.

How to deliver 360 feedback results without breaking trust

The delivery conversation is where most 360 processes break trust. Here's how to run it well: prep, the first sixty seconds, the hard moments, and what not to do.

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