Developed by talent and career management expert Right Management on behalf of the NHS Leadership Academy, the 360° tool is based on the NHS Leadership Framework, which is a single overarching framework for the leadership development of all staff in health and care, irrespective of discipline, role or function.
The 360° process allows individuals to gather feedback from groups including line managers, peers and direct reports, which it is hoped will provide an insight into how their leadership behaviour is perceived by others.
Sue Mortlock, who has led on the development of the 360° tool on behalf of the NHS Leadership Academy, said: "Our original 360° tool for NHS leaders, which we launched in 2002 was very successful, and nearly 18,000 individuals used it to support their personal development.
"We have taken our learning from that work and incorporated it into the new tool. The leadership framework has been developed as a result of an extensive consultation with stakeholders. The Leadership Framework 360 has also road-tested with a diverse range of staff from the service and aligns with the Leadership Framework."
