About U.S. Department of Agriculture Virtual University

The Virtual University developed and implemented a 360 degree multi-rater assessment program for USDA executives, managers and supervisors. The assessment is delivered at no cost to participants, and is linked with leadership development. The assessment also engages employees and improves employee satisfaction. Their target was to deliver 1,000 assessments in 2015. To date, 2,244 assessments had been delivered, more than double the goal. The project has saved USDA nearly $700,000 and contributed to the fact that USDA improved in the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings from 16th to 13th of 19 large agencies.