This glossary defines the key terms used in Panoramic Feedback and 360-degree feedback projects.
The individual receiving feedback.
Each subject will have a report generated based on the responses collected.
A person who provides feedback about a subject (sometimes referred to as a “respondent” in survey-based tools).
Responders complete the questionnaire and contribute to the subject’s report.
A group that responders belong to, based on their relationship to the subject.
Common categories include:
Responses are grouped by category in reports.
A complete 360-degree feedback process.
A project includes:
The set of questions used to collect feedback.
It may include:
The scale used to score responses.
For example:
An open-ended question that allows responders to provide written feedback.
A subject’s own responses to the questionnaire.
These are typically compared with feedback from others in reports.
An email sent to participants asking them to complete a questionnaire.
A follow-up email sent to participants who have not yet completed their responses.
A summary of feedback collected for a subject or group.
Reports may include:
A report generated for an individual subject.
It shows feedback from different responder categories and may include comparisons with self-assessment.
A report that summarizes feedback across multiple subjects.
Used to identify trends and patterns within a group.
A completed or partial questionnaire submitted by a responder.
The percentage of responders who have submitted their responses.
Used to track project progress.
A feature that ensures individual responses cannot be traced back to specific responders.
This encourages honest and open feedback.
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