We are doing some work on refreshing our system and how people work with the tasks that are thrown up from 360 degree appraisals and performance reviews.  Our appraisal systems allow our clients to run both a 360 and a performance review at the same time with various levels of integration.

The issue is whether we should show a combined task list for the 360s and the performance review.  You could then see the 360 that your peer wants you to complete alongside the performance appraisal you have to complete on your direct report.

We'll probably do something like this for convenience.

The issue it brought to me was that they are different tasks requiring different mindsets.  Even if we do create a combined task list for convenience, I would not propose working down that task list in a hurry.

A 360 requires that you consider behaviours and comment on the impact of these behaviours.  Although an appraisal may (should) include some element of this activity it's purpose is different.  A 360 is developmental and annual appraisal is by necessity judgmental.

OK, back to looking at how best to implement this difference.

Brendan