How to Ask for 360º Feedback (With Email Templates)
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Performance management and review is a staple of work culture at many companies.
For those unfamiliar with the concept of 360º feedback, this is a review process in which a person receives feedback from “all sides” or multiple sources. These sources are people the individual works with in different capacities, such as a manager or peer co-workers.
If you are required to complete a 360º review, you might have to personally reach out to the people you would like to rate your performance and provide feedback.
The thought of explaining a 360º review or getting people to agree to participate may seem intimidating at first.
Not to worry!
Follow our guide below and use one of our email templates to ask for 360º feedback quickly and easily.
How to ask for 360º feedback
Step 1: Identify who you should ask. Typically, you will want to have 5-10 people provide feedback. These should be people who interact with you from many angles, such as superiors, subordinates, peers and clients.
Step 2: Tailor your email to the recipient. Use the appropriate level of formality based on your relationship to the person.
Step 3: Tell them why their opinion matters and how their response will help you.
Step 4: Give instructions on how to participate as well as a deadline.
Step 5: Wait at least 3 days before sending a follow-up email if they do not respond. When they complete the survey, thank them for taking the time to submit feedback.
3 Email templates: Requesting 360º feedback
We’ve included our three favorite email templates here. For our full list of email templates, check out this article.
Email template 1: Requesting 360º feedback from a peer
Hi [coworker’s name],
I’m in the process of gathering feedback for my 360 degree review.
As my coworker, your input will be extremely helpful to my understanding of my overall performance.
Please take a few minutes this week to rate me via this survey link:
[Link to survey]
It would also be great if you could include any specific comments you have about my performance. Please don’t hesitate to note my weaknesses along with my strengths.
Thank you for your time! I’m looking forward to using this opportunity to grow and improve my performance.
Best,
[Your name]
Email template 2: Requesting 360º feedback from a client
Dear [client’s name],
Your partnership is highly valued and we at [your company’s name] strive to always meet your needs and maintain high standards of service.
I would like to invite you to participate in a 360º feedback survey regarding your experience with me as a service provider.
The purpose of a 360º feedback survey is to collect vital feedback which will be used to measure and improve performance.
Please click on the link below to access the survey:
[Link to survey]
I very much appreciate your assistance in this process. The survey will be available until [insert date].
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
Email template 3: Requesting 360º feedback from a direct report
Good morning [report’s name],
As you know, we are currently going through the 360º review process and collecting feedback from many sources.
I would love to get your input and receive important feedback regarding what I can improve on as your manager/supervisor.
Please complete the following survey by [insert date]:
[Link to survey]
I’d really appreciate your open and honest opinion about my performance, so that I can take the necessary steps to better myself. The survey may be completed anonymously!
After completing the 360º feedback process, I will be meeting with the team to address what I learn and my plan going forward.
Thanks in advance,
[Your name]
We hope these email templates make your life easier and help you out with requests for 360º feedback. Asking your co-workers to participate in the review process doesn’t have to be intimidating; a simple email will usually do the trick!
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