Blueprints for Better Mirrors

Building a great 360-degree feedback process without a template is like trying to sculpt a statue with bare hands and no tools. Templates give structure to intuition and form to intention.

Let’s put the right chisels in your hands.

Why Templates Matter

Thoughtful templates:

• Save time and confusion.

• Ensure consistency across teams.

• Prompt deeper, more meaningful responses.

Templates also help normalize the process, reducing anxiety for both raters and recipients.

Template 1: Manager Feedback Template

Focus: Leadership Behaviors

Competency Rating (1–5) Comments

Communication Clarity

Decision-Making Under Pressure

Coaching and Developing Others

Strategic Thinking

Open-Ended Questions:

• What leadership behaviors make [Name] most effective?

• What’s one leadership habit [Name] could improve?

Template 2: Team Member Feedback Template

Focus: Collaboration and Contribution

Area Rating (1–5) Comments

Team Collaboration

Accountability

Creativity and Problem-Solving

Adaptability

Open-Ended Questions:

• How does [Name] contribute to a positive team environment?

• Where could [Name] better support team goals?

Example: Completion and Constructive Feedback

A global non-profit adopted similar templates and saw an increase in completion rates — and a dramatic improvement in the specificity of the Feedback collected.

Closing Reflection

Templates are not cages; they’re wings. Let them lift your feedback process into a higher, clearer sky.