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Welcome to the Manager Effectiveness 180 (Pulse) Survey

Understand the new Manager 180 (Pulse) survey: a lightweight, frequent check-in tool for fast insights into manager effectiveness.

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Written by Jessie Walsh
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The Manager Effectiveness 180 (Pulse) survey is a concise, pulse-style survey for managers to gather upward feedback from their direct reports. It's designed to be a lightweight tool for organizations that want to investigate manager effectiveness more often, with minimal survey time and effort.

Science Behind the Survey


This template is grounded in evidence from engagement and manager effectiveness research. It selects the most impactful questions from the full Manager 180 template, prioritizing those that best predict outcomes like motivation, inclusion, technical capability, resilience, and caring.

How It Differs from Other Templates


The Manager Effectiveness 180 (Pulse) is a distinct offering in our suite of templates:

  • Reduced Question Set: It includes a shortened set of questions, focusing only on core drivers and outcomes, making it faster and easier to complete.

  • Streamlined for Frequent Deployment: Its lightweight design is ideal for regular, light-touch check-ins, which helps to minimize survey fatigue among employees.

  • Targeted Feedback: It provides a snapshot of feedback on a manager's leadership of their teams, specifically from direct reports.

When to Use It


This template is well-suited for organizations that prioritize regular, light-touch pulse check-ins and want to track trends in manager effectiveness over time. It's a great choice for when you need to ensure minimum survey time and get fast insights.


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