Just a brief pointer to a news story which caught my eye last week; the annoucement of a new soon to launch website www.failin.gs which offers the opportunity get feedback from anybody who knows you.

With a slight air of whimsy, it allows users to sign up and request anonymous feedback from anyone they choose; friends, family, colleagues, etc.

Not unsurprisingly, the comparison with 360 degree feedback in the workplace is made and it naturally brings out comments from psychologists and alike who question it's usefulness and merit; rightly so, they highlight that it has to be handled appropriately if being used for meaningful ends.

The idea of feedback from outside the workplace is potentially a good one for people who may wish to pinpoint changes they wish to make in their lives; it carries forward the idea that others can see our strengths and weakenesses with greater clarity then sometimes we can.

Or maybe it's just a chance to tell a friend they are a little mean when it comes to buying a drink after work.....

John