TY - JOUR AB - Purpose–This paper aims to examine why 360‐degree feedback, which fell out of favor for a while, is now back in vogue.Design/methodology/approach–The paper puts forward some of the weaknesses of 360‐degree feedback as it used to be practiced, and defines a five‐step process to ensuring most effective use of the tool.Findings–The paper highlights the importance of defining the purpose of 360‐degree feedback, preparing the ground, and agreeing how the survey will be run and the results delivered.Practical implications–The paper contends that the feedback collected is both fair and constructive.Originality/value–The paper provides a five‐step process to implementing 360‐degree feedback properly. VL - 16 IS - 2 SN - 0967-0734 DO - 10.1108/09670730810860753 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/09670730810860753 AU - Newbold Colin PY - 2008 Y1 - 2008/01/01 TI - 360‐degree appraisals are now a classic: Good preparation and execution are the keys to success T2 - Human Resource Management International Digest PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 38 EP - 40 Y2 - 2024/03/19 ER -