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Browse Performance Reviews articles on the Lynxify blog. Practical guides on 360 feedback, performance reviews, and building feedback culture.

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Performance Reviews

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.

Jun 20, 2026 · 10 min read

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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.

Performance reviews for small companies: the 360 advantage you already have

Traditional manager reviews break down at small scale. Here's why 360 feedback fits small companies better than enterprises, and what the process looks like.

Annual performance reviews should be illegal

Annual reviews arrive late, distorted, and bundled with compensation: three design flaws that guarantee they don't work. Here's what to do instead.

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