During Performance Review Meeting, My Feedback Regarding Team Members Leaked Back To My Team. This Created A Lot Of Tension And Made Me A ‘Bad Person’ In The Team. How Should I Deal With This

A 360-degree performance review is aimed at getting feedback on the participants and the data of the same is used for the participants' development. This process focuses on discovering the strengths and improving upon the weaknesses. The 360-degree performance review is a system in which there is complete confidentiality in receiving the feedback. The fact that your feedback reached your team members shows the flawed implementation of the entire process. There has to be organisational maturity to deal with understanding the vital purpose. Its simply like holding a mirror as it provides a multidimensional view provided the workers are willing to evolve. You need to speak to your bosses regarding the information leaking as the entire process is confidential. As far as your team members are involved like I said there has to be maturity in order to fully implement this process. You need not provide justifications repeatedly as then you would seem like the guilty party. Just let this pass by and give it time. Meanwhile, keep your head high as this is the part and parcel of the work culture.

In future, state your point with a statement of logic attached & without judging anyone specifically. Make neutral statements or suggestions like: “As per Harvard, this is how it is.... what do you think?” Be authentic about the source when you do so.

Seems like you decided to stick your neck out too early on in your career with the company. Trust amongst the team members is the backbone of any company’s environment. Before whistle-blowing you should have tried to understand the culture of the place, some workplaces prefer people to hogwash their true feelings in a review to safeguard all involved. Though, this is not necessarily the correct way to achieve common goals. You will need to be patient in gaining back the confidence of team members and for that you will get plenty of opportunities, so be mindful of them and step-up your team-work skills.