360° Feedback

The 360° Feedback is a powerful tool for obtaining constructive feedback from your peers. This game promotes open communication and collaboration within the team while identifying the strengths and areas for improvement of each participant. By integrating the principles of the SPACE framework, it allows for the evaluation of not only performance but also well-being and collaboration.

Walkthrough

1. 1

   Introduction to 360° Feedback

   10 min

   The facilitator presents the concept of 360° Feedback and its importance in personal and professional development. They explain that each participant will receive feedback from their peers on their strengths and areas for improvement. The facilitator emphasises the importance of kindness and confidentiality in the exchanges.

   Tip — Use concrete examples to illustrate the positive impact of 360° Feedback on personal development.

2. 2

   Explanation of the SPACE Framework

   15 min

   The facilitator introduces the SPACE framework, which focuses on satisfaction, performance, activity, collaboration, and effectiveness. They explain how these dimensions can be integrated into the feedback process for a more balanced evaluation. Participants are invited to reflect on these dimensions in the context of their work.

   Tip — Link each dimension of the SPACE framework to concrete examples from the participants' professional lives to facilitate understanding.

3. 3

   Collecting Feedback

   20 min

   Participants are divided into small groups. Each group member takes turns expressing their impressions of others' contributions, based on the five dimensions of the SPACE framework. The facilitator reminds everyone of the importance of providing constructive and specific feedback.

   Tip — Encourage participants to take notes while receiving feedback so they can refer back to it later.

4. 4

   Personal Summary

   15 min

   Each participant takes a few minutes to reflect on the feedback received and write a personal summary. They identify strengths to maintain and areas for improvement to work on. The facilitator may provide a summary template to help structure their reflections.

   Tip — Suggest a moment of silence to promote concentration and personal reflection.

5. 5

   Sharing Summaries

   20 min

   Participants share their personal summaries with their group. This allows for clarification of feedback points and obtaining additional suggestions. The facilitator ensures that the exchanges remain constructive and kind.

   Tip — Encourage participants to ask questions to clarify feedback points and avoid misunderstandings.

6. 6

   Conclusion and Commitments

   10 min

   The facilitator concludes the workshop by thanking participants for their openness and active participation. They invite them to commit to one or two concrete actions to implement following the feedback received. These commitments can be shared with the group to reinforce mutual accountability.

   Tip — Suggest participants send reminders to each other or plan a follow-up to check on the implementation of their commitments.

Variants

• Integrate anonymous feedback to encourage greater honesty.
• Use digital tools to collect and share feedback, especially in a hybrid context.
• Invite an external facilitator to provide a fresh and neutral perspective on group dynamics.