360° Assessment is based on gaining feedback information of the competences of a particular person from its closest environment. The person is assessed from the point of view of its direct superior, the closest co-workers and subordinates. Additionally, a self-assessment is being done. The crucial criterion is that the person's behaviour is being assessed from the point of view of aims and tasks that this person realizes.

Why is the 360° Assessment one of the most respected and valuable methods of developing the management staff?

• It is feedback information from the people collaborating with the assessed person on a daily basis (significance of feedback information).
• It is a multi-source assessment.
• It gives a possibility to the assessed persons to gain insight into their own activities and attitudes and to confront them with the demands of the environment.
• Consequently – it is a good basis for further development