Jeffery David Whippo, an expert in the field of Organizational Development feels that one of the best ways to study and identify behaviors of effective and ineffective leaders is to get feedback on the leader utilizing a multi-rater feedback tool. He says that the 360-degree or multi-rater feedback survey is the most common tool used for assessing leader behaviors.

Jeff Whippo explains that these feedback mechanisms consist of several questions derived from the specific leadership skills behaviors that the organization believes are important to assess. He says that some examples of leader behaviors that are commonly used in 360-degree surveys include the following:

• Challenges the process
• Values people
• Inspires a shared vision
• Delivers results
• Develops self and others
• Acts in the best interest of the company
• Communicates with candor

Furthermore, Whippo explains that the feedback from these surveys is collected from subordinates, peers, business partners, and other leaders within the organization. Usually, the feedback is kept anonymous in order to ensure that it is honest and accurate.

About Jeffery David Whippo

Jeffery David Whippo is a professional educator and developer of people, teams, and leaders. He is a well-educated professional who has attended California Coast University, Boston University, California State Polytechnic University, Community College of the Air Force, and Citrus College. He also worked as a Combat Intelligence Specialist for the USAF for almost 4 years. He contributes to a number of charitable causes including the Jimmy Fund, Junior Diabetes, Goodwill, and American Veterans.

Jeffery is an avid learner who loves to study ancient history and psychology. He is also a veteran member of the VFW.