Mid-year performance 180
Reset the second half of the year with a focused view of delivery, working relationships and what to start, stop and continue.
- Questions
- 12
- Reviewer time
- About 5 mins
- Typical cadence
- At the midpoint between annual reviews
What this assessment is for
Waiting twelve months to compare perspectives makes course correction harder than it needs to be. This short 180 creates a useful midpoint conversation without duplicating the annual appraisal.
A concise self, manager and colleague view of delivery, ways of working and the few changes that matter before year end.
Who does what
One person at the midpoint of their annual review cycle.
They rate themselves, then their manager and selected colleagues add their view.
A mid-year reset on progress, behaviour and second-half priorities.
Reviewers: Self, manager and 2-4 colleagues.
What it measures
12 statements across 3 themes, each rated on a 1 to 5 scale.
Delivery so far
Progress, priorities and dependable follow-through at the midpoint.
Ways of working
Collaboration, feedback and contribution beyond individual tasks.
Second-half focus
What to sustain, change and prioritise before year end.
- Is making the expected progress against the priorities agreed for this year.
- Delivers work to a dependable standard without avoidable rework.
- Adjusts priorities sensibly when demands change.
- Closes agreed actions and raises risks early.
- Works constructively across the relationships their role depends on.
- Seeks, receives and acts on useful feedback.
A sample of the 12 statements included.
Inside your report
What you get when the responses are in
- Self, manager and colleague comparison
- Delivery and ways-of-working scores
- Start, stop and continue prompts
- A clear second-half focus
When to run it
- Halfway between annual appraisals
- After priorities or responsibilities change
- Before setting second-half objectives
The business case, in three numbers
Everything you need to justify the spend to a finance lead.
- Assessment cost
- £10
- Typical cost avoided
- 6 months
- Break-even
- One early course correction can protect a full half-year of delivery.
Including VAT, per assessment.
Time available to correct course before annual review
- Midpoint feedback reduces recency bias in annual reviews.
- Start, stop and continue prompts turn ratings into specific action.
- A short 180 adds perspectives without duplicating a full appraisal.
Figures are published UK benchmarks (CIPD, HSE and recruitment cost surveys) and are indicative, not a guarantee of savings in your organisation.
How it works
1. Set it up and pay
Create the cycle, pay £10 including VAT, or use 2 credits if your organisation holds a credit wallet.
2. People tap a link
Everyone you invite gets a unique magic link. No account, no password, works on a phone.
3. Read the report
Scores, gaps and comments are assembled as responses come in, ready to take into the conversation.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a replacement for an appraisal?
No. It is a focused midpoint input to an appraisal process, designed to adjust priorities while there is time to act.
Who answers?
The person, their manager and two to four colleagues who have seen their work during the first half of the year.
Can we schedule it annually?
Yes. Organisation owners can choose an annual reminder. The next assessment is never launched or charged automatically.
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Ready to run it?
Set up the cycle, invite the people you want to hear from and get your report.£10 including VAT, or through your organisation's credit wallet.