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The power of a 360-degree Assessment: A transformative approach to professional development
In today’s evolving and competitive work environment, continuous professional growth and self-reflection are essential for career success. The 360-degree Assessments developed by UNSSC go beyond conventional feedback tools, offering a uniquely tailored, research-backed approach designed specifically for United Nations staff, with three different options available based on your role and responsibilities. Unlike standard 360-degree Assessments, these assessments are contextually relevant to the UN system, providing deeper insights into leadership competencies, strategic decision-making, and collaboration in complex international environments.
By gathering structured, anonymous feedback from multiple perspectives, including peers, supervisors, direct reports, and other stakeholders, the assessment ensures a well-rounded understanding of an individual’s strengths, as well as areas for development. The UNSSC model uniquely integrates UN-specific frameworks, including the UN Leadership Framework, the UN Values and Behaviours Framework, and the Senior Leadership Commitments, ensuring that participants receive actionable insights aligned with the strategic priorities of their roles.
Five key benefits of the UNSSC 360-Degree Assessments
1. Comprehensive and UN-focused perspective: Unlike traditional assessments, which are often one-dimensional, the 360-degree Assessments developed by UNSSC align with competencies and frameworks critical to the UN system, including driving impact, fostering collaboration, and leading diverse teams. The assessments integrate multiple perspectives to provide a well-rounded understanding of how others perceive your work, communication style, leadership abilities, and overall effectiveness. By receiving structured feedback from colleagues across various levels and functions, the assessment helps uncover blind spots, reinforces strengths, and identifies areas for improvement that may otherwise go unnoticed.
2. Identifying strengths and areas for development: The 360-degree Assessments highlight core strengths that contribute to your leadership success, while also shedding light on areas that may need more development. By understanding and reflecting on these elements, you can create a more targeted development plan that focuses on maximizing your strengths while addressing weaknesses. The evidence-based structure ensures that results are not only reflective but also actionable, helping you create targeted development plans that align with your career aspirations.
3. Enhancing self-awareness and effectiveness: Many individuals overestimate or underestimate their performance or impact. The UNSSC 360-degree Assessments help bridge this gap by providing clear, unbiased insights into how your behaviours are perceived. This heightened self-awareness fosters stronger emotional intelligence, adaptability, and collaboration, essential traits for personal growth and can lead to improved relationships and impact at work.
4. Establishing clear and measurable development goals: With tailored and UN-relevant feedback, the assessments enable participants to establish clear, realistic, and actionable development goals. With specific insights, you can set measurable objectives that target your areas for improvement while refining and utilizing your strengths. This strategic approach ensures you make tangible progress in your personal development that is aligned with your career goals.
5. Cultivate a culture of constructive feedback: Utilizing a 360-degree feedback approach promotes a culture of engagement, continuous learning, and professional growth. Leaders who engage in this practice encourage a work environment where transparency, accountability and collaboration are valued and encouraged. This, in turn, can lead to higher levels of team engagement and organizational performance.
Why choose a UNSSC 360-degree Assessment?
The unique value of the 360-degree Assessments developed by UNSSC lies in their tailored methodology, expert facilitation, and integration with the UN context and frameworks. The assessment is complemented by executive coaching sessions, allowing participants to unpack their results, reflect on key insights, and translate feedback into concrete actions. UNSSC coaching services are provided by highly experienced and credentialed coaches who possess deep expertise in leadership development and a strong understanding of the UN context. Coaches are carefully selected and assigned based on participants’ level and requirements. This structured approach ensures not just awareness, but also meaningful, long-term professional development.
Through the UNSSC 360-degree Assessment experience, you take a proactive approach toward enhancing your leadership capabilities, identifying areas for growth, strengthening your impact, and advancing your career development and organizational influence. Remember, the key to successful professional development lies in being open to feedback and committed to continuous learning. Take that step today and see how a 360-degree Assessment can help to transform your professional journey.
