Upward assessments can help managers to keep their words and actions consistent, while showing areas where managers can improve their performance. This can greatly increase their credibility. The designers have collected data from a large number of organizations, so people can see how they stand relative to others in similar areas. Managers must be helped to accept and deal with the results of the assessment. Upward assessments may only be run with managers who have three or more direct reports.
Many consultants recommend using upward assessments at least every two years.
After the first assessment, the program may be run in-house. 360 degree feedback helps by bringing out every aspect of an employee's life. Cooperation with people outside their department, helpfulness towards customers and vendors, etc. This system also helps those who have conflicts with their manager. It provides people with a good all-around perspective.