Benchmarks® 360-Degree Assessment Suite: Overview and Explanation
The Benchmarks® 360-Degree Assessment Suite, backed by over 50 years of pioneering research from CCL, is a set of industry-leading 360-degree assessments designed to evaluate critical leadership competencies and potential derailers. Used by millions of leaders across thousands of organizations, the suite includes four tailored tools: Benchmarks for Managers™, Benchmarks for Executives™, Benchmarks for Learning Agility™, and Benchmarks by Design™. These assessments collect feedback from peers, direct reports, managers, and self-evaluations, benchmarking results against one of the world’s largest leadership databases. Integrated with CCL Compass™, a digital tool for actionable insights, the suite delivers clear, research-based feedback to drive individual growth, team performance, and organizational success. It is ideal for leadership development, talent management, and fostering a consistent leadership language across organizations.
How the Models Work
We facilitate CCL's Benchmarks® 360° process by gathering confidential multi-rater feedback from you, peers, reports, and supervisors on research-backed competencies and derailers, benchmarked against global norms using one of our four tailored tools (Managers™, Executives™, Learning Agility™, or custom Design™). We then deliver instant CCL Compass™ access for clear visual reports, immediate goal-setting, action plans, and coach-tracked progress to accelerate your career.
Gathers input from self, peers, direct reports, and supervisors on leadership competencies and derailers, providing a holistic view of performance compared to CCL’s global normative database
Includes Benchmarks for Managers™ (mid-to-senior managers, 16 competencies, 5 derailers), Benchmarks for Executives™ (C-suite, top-level focus), Benchmarks for Learning Agility™ (adaptability and learning capacity), and Benchmarks by Design™ (customizable competencies)
Assesses role-specific skills (e.g., leading teams, strategic planning) and derailers (e.g., arrogance, micromanaging), validated by decades of CCL research on leadership success and failure
Transforms feedback into actionable insights via an online platform, offering visual reports, goal-setting tools, and development plans for immediate action
Allows organizations to tailor assessments to specific competencies or roles, with flexible implementation for individual or enterprise-wide use, supported by superior normative data
Applications of Benchmarks® 360-Degree Assessment Suite
Leadership development for managers and executives
Succession planning and identifying high-potential talent
Team alignment and organizational culture transformation
Coaching and personalized development programs
Talent selection and onboarding for leadership roles
Key Takeaways of Benchmarks® 360-Degree Assessment Suite
Provides a complete picture of leadership strengths and development needs through multi-rater feedback
Benchmarks results against a global database of successful leaders for context and clarity
Identifies career derailers to prevent leadership failures and enhance effectiveness
Delivers actionable insights via CCL Compass™ for immediate goal-setting and behavior change
Fosters a common leadership language to align teams and organizations
Target Audience
Perfect for companies in healthcare, technology, finance, and government building robust leadership pipelines or transforming culture with scalable, customizable 360 solutions
Ideal for high-potentials across healthcare, technology, finance, and government aiming to accelerate career growth through personalized feedback and development
Tailored for mid-to-senior managers in healthcare, technology, finance, and government who are new to 360 assessments and seeking to build essential leadership skills
Designed for C-suite executives in dynamic industries like healthcare, technology, finance, and government needing top-level insights to drive strategic success
Benchmarks® 360-Degree Assessment Suite Benefits
- Enhanced Self-Awareness: Holistic view of strengths and gaps via honest multi-rater feedback
- Actionable Development: Clear, research-based insights and CCL Compass™ tools for targeted plans
Download a Benchmarks® 360-Degree Assessment Suite Sample Report
Learn how Frontline can help:
- Schedule Your Benchmarks® 360° Assessment: Get certified facilitation and an accurate debrief from Frontline’s CCL experts
- Book Personalized Coaching: Unpack feedback and build your tailored plan with CCL Compass™ insights
- Launch Team Workshops: Align your team for better collaboration and culture
- Join Integrated Programs: Combine with Frontline training for full leadership growth
- Start Ongoing Support: Track progress with follow-up coaching and resources