Mastering 360 Degree Leadership

Transforming Managers into Leaders
1. Auflage 2027
ISBN: 978-1-041-43993-6
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Buch, Englisch, 200 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm

This authoritative volume presents 360 Degree Feedback as a systematic, evidence-based methodology for leadership development. Drawing on decades of empirical research and large-scale application, it demonstrates how multi source feedback deepens self-awareness, reveals latent leadership capabilities, and strengthens managerial effectiveness. Integrating contemporary leadership theory with feedback driven development, the authors offer a rigorous framework for leveraging strengths and addressing developmental needs to create value for organisations and society.

Combining scholarly insight with practical guidance, the book outlines a comprehensive methodology for designing, implementing, and evaluating 360 Degree Feedback interventions. Longitudinal studies involving thousands of managers, supported by rich case evidence, illuminate best practices in coaching, competency development, and overcoming behavioural barriers. Dedicated chapters explore applications across corporate environments, educational institutions, NGOs, and public systems, demonstrating the model’s versatility and cross sector relevance.

Essential for academic researchers, graduate students, HR professionals, and organisational development consultants, this text is particularly suited for advanced study in leadership theory, performance management, and strategic HRD. It addresses the global need for research driven, actionable approaches to leadership development. Above all, it serves as a practical guide for managers seeking meaningful transformation into leaders.

Zielgruppe

Postgraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Rao, T V

Rao, Raju

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Personalwesen, Human Resource Management
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Unternehmensorganisation, Corporate Responsibility Unternehmenskultur, Corporate Governance
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Schulleitung, Schulentwicklung
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Management: Führung & Motivation
• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Organisationstheorie, Organisationssoziologie, Organisationspsychologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction  PART I: DEVELOPING MANAGERS INTO LEADERS  1. Effective Persons  2. Effective Managers  3. Leaders and Leadership  4. Leadership Roles & Activities  5. Leadership Styles  PART II: DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING A 360 DEGREE FEEDBACK PROGRAMME  6. The Power of 360 Degree Feedback (360 DF)  7. Leadership Competence Building through 360 DF  8. Coaching Leaders in 360 DF  9. Realities of 360 DF  10. 360 DF as a Transformational Tool  PART III: LESSONS FROM EXPERIENCE AND RESEARCH  11. 360 Degree Feedback: Asian Experience  12. 360 DF: Lessons for the Future  13. ROI on 360 DF  14. Lessons from 100 Leaders  15. Global Experiences  PART IV: 360 DEGREE FEEDBACK TOOLS FOR OTHER SECTORS  16. 360 Degree Feedback Tools for School Principals  17. 360 Degree Feedback Tools for Teachers, Students and Parents  18. 360 Degree Feedback Tools for Non-governmental Organizations  19. 360 Feedback Tools for Gen Z: Students and New Recruits  20. 360 Feedback for People Managers  Appendix: Organizations Using 360 Degree Feedback  References and Select Bibliography

Über Autor(innen)

T. V. Rao is a pioneering architect of leadership development in India, known for transforming feedback into a powerful catalyst for growth. Beginning his journey at IIMA under the influence of Ravi J. Matthai and David McClelland, he helped shape India’s laboratory movement and later introduced 360 Degree Feedback as a systematic tool for leadership transformation. As Founder of TVRLS, he has spent three decades building leaders across corporations, schools, NGOs, and public institutions. His work blends research, practice, and deep human insight, inspiring managers to discover their potential and evolve into impactful leaders.

Raju Rao is Director at TVRLS and a distinguished HRD professional with deep expertise in Assessment Centres, 360 Degree Feedback, and HRD Audit. A postgraduate in HR from XLRI Jamshedpur and a Ph.D. from M.S. University of Baroda, he has over three decades of consulting experience across India, Africa, and Asia. He has worked with leading organisations including Nestlé, Infosys, NTPC, ONGC, Apollo Tyres, and the Murugappa Group. His co-authored book The Power of 360 Degree Feedback has won national awards. Raju also teaches HRD and leadership development as visiting faculty at several institutions.