Management Tip of the Day: Conduct an Informal 360°

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   TIPS   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile JULY 20, 2012 Conduct an Informal 360° The most effective leaders identify their strengths and then decide which ones to develop further. To do that, you need to have a clear view of yourself. If your company doesn't offer a formal 360-review process, you can conduct your own informal one by asking your colleagues the following questions: What are my strengths? Have them start by thinking in broad buckets such as character, getting results, or leading change. Then have them identify specific traits. What are my fatal flaws? Ask them to identify which traits could cause you to fail in your current position. Which of my strengths is most important for the company? Inquire as to which of your abilities— if it was truly outstanding— would have the biggest impact on your company. What works best for you? Ask each person which strengths they value most. Today's Management Tip was adapted from "Conduct an Informal 360°" by Scott Edinger. Watch the video and join the discussion: » Share Today's Tip: FEATURED PRODUCT Winning the Story Wars: Why Those Who Tell — and Live — the Best Stories Will Rule the Future HBR Press Book Trying to get your message heard? Viral storyteller and advertising expert Jonah Sachs takes readers into a fascinating world of seemingly insurmountable challenges and enormous opportunity. Learn how brands like Old Spice, Nike, the Tea Party, and Occupy Wall Street created and sustained massive viral buzz and how marketers and audiences can work together to create deeper meaning and stronger partnerships. ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Tip: PREVIOUS TIPS Maintain Momentum for Your Change Effort Manage Your Team Indirectly Know What Your Customers (Really) Do Best Consider Your Employees' Career Paths Get the Salary You Want Help Your Team Embrace Change Turn to Frontline Employees for Customer Insight The Right Way to Ask for a New Assignment Take Care of Your Most Reliable People Write a Job Description That Attracts — Not Repels — Candidates All Previous Tips BEST SELLERS HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials HBR's Must Reads Library Set Guide to Persuasive Presentations Guide to Better Business Writing Guide to Getting the Right Work Done Introducing HBR's Morning Advantage The Harvard Business Review Morning Advantage delivers the latest business ideas from beyond HBR.org directly to your inbox every morning — and it is free! Sign up today >> UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "Management Tip of the Day" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. OPT OUT If you do not wish to receive any email messages from Harvard Business Review, click here. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2012 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)