After a 360: What the Data Reveals About Accountability and Improvement

8/3/26, 1:54 PM / by Terri Baumgardner, Ph.D., SPHR posted in Skills, Competencies, Development, Feedback, 360 Assessment, Assessments, #IOPsychology

360-degree feedback is a powerful tool. It provides perspective to participants regarding how others see their effectiveness in the work setting. It can enhance a person’s self-insight. It can also enhance motivation to change, grow, and develop.

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Custom Leadership Frameworks: A Q&A with Terri Baumgardner

7/21/26, 1:40 PM / by Terri Baumgardner, Ph.D., SPHR posted in Skills, Competencies, Development, Feedback, 360 Assessment, Assessments, #IOPsychology

What is a custom leadership framework? And how can it benefit a company that chooses to customize their 360 assessment? We had a Q&A sessions with our President, Terri Baumgardner Ph.D., to learn more about custom 360 frameworks, how they are different from standard 360s, and how they can impact employees and company culture.

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The Integrity of Insight: Feedback Literacy and Rater Capability in 360-Degree Assessments

6/15/26, 9:21 AM / by Jamie Darpel, MBA posted in Skills, Feedback, 360 Assessment, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Employee Engagement, Feedback Literacy

In modern organizations, 360-degree assessments have become a cornerstone of leadership development. Soliciting 360-degree feedback from supervisors, peers, direct reports, and stakeholders aims to provide leaders with a holistic view of their key strengths and development needs. However, the effectiveness of these assessments depends not only on the data collected but on the quality of the feedback exchanged. This is where feedback literacy becomes essential.

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Key Contributors to Career Derailment for Both Mid-Level Leaders and Senior Executives

12/9/25, 2:20 PM / by Terri Baumgardner, Ph.D., SPHR posted in Skills, Competencies, Capabilities, 360 Assessment, Leadership, Coaching, #IOPsychology

The Research

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Most Critical Factor for Both Senior Executive and Mid-Level Leader Success

12/1/25, 2:29 PM / by Terri Baumgardner, Ph.D., SPHR posted in Skills, Competencies, Capabilities, 360 Assessment, #IOPsychology

The Research

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2025 Senior Executive Research Report

11/7/25, 11:47 AM / by Terri Baumgardner, Ph.D., SPHR posted in Skills, Competencies, Capabilities, Development, 360 Assessment, #IOPsychology

Do you know what it takes for Senior Executives to be successful? Understanding and then refining these skills can have a significant impact on their future. Read our recently published Sr. Executive research report now to learn more about the skills and the critical competencies that are the biggest predictors of performance, advancement potential, and career difficulty. Download the report to learn where your L&D strategy and focus should be for Senior Executives.

 

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2025 Mid-Level Leader Research Report

9/30/25, 12:36 PM / by Terri Baumgardner, Ph.D., SPHR posted in Skills, Competencies, Capabilities, Development, 360 Assessment, #IOPsychology

What makes mid-level leaders successful? What are their biggest challenges and barriers? Our latest research reveals the critical competencies that are the biggest predictors of performance, advancement potential, and career difficulty. Download the report to learn where your L&D strategy and focus should be for mid-level leaders.

 

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