November 22, 2003

360 degree feedback and the search for recipe cards

Coverage of the impact of 360 degree feedback illustrates the futility of looking for recipe cards to run human systems.

Johnnie Moore

I’m Johnnie Moore, and I help people work better together

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Tony pointed out this article, on the pros and cons of 360 degree feedback.

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360 degree feedback and the search for recipe cards

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