your example shows a few reasons why this is not done more often. it's confusing because we are used to getting directions from a superior (teachers in school)

your example shows a few reasons why this is not done more often. it's confusing because we are used to getting directions from a superior (teachers in school). managers are likewise used to give directions to subordinates. there are also a few things which i feel i would do differently. tying compensation to reviews is one. some companies tie compensation to seniority and to an average experience level (like junior->mid->senior). i'd also tie compensation changes to a team, in order to get people to help each other (we all get paid more if the team performs better), or even to the company as a whole. (everyone gets a bonus if profits go up) individual reviews that affect compensation lead to competition, which i believe is unhealthy. and the other i don't even understand. why do people on one team report to different people leaders? you have the right attitude at least and i believe anyone who gets to work with you should consider themselves privileged. i hope some day i'll be in a similar position and able to act like that as well.