CheckPoint is a powerful professional development tool, designed to positively impact an individual's growth and career, and an organization's success. For managers, supervisors, and others in leadership positions, it can facilitate peak performance that generates improved productivity in the workplace. CheckPoint quantifies a participant's competencies, verifies the results from a variety of perspectives, and identifies ways to enhance skills. For one individual or for every leader in the organization, CheckPoint is an ongoing process that can be used at key intervals to monitor the progress of professional growth.  A Framework for Professional Development 360°, or multi-source assessment, provides a full-circle overview of an individual's abilities by gathering information from various perspectives: self, boss, direct reports and peers. (Anonymity is guaranteed for direct reports and peers.) This multi-source system is considered more fair, accurate and balanced than a single-supervisor evaluation or peer review alone, and the increased reliability of multiple observations tends to stimulate more commitment to personal growth.

Competency in skill areas is highlighted so that strengths can be enhanced. Identifying success factors encourages the best use of the best talents. Development needs are also identified, so that appropriate training and actions plans can be implemented and positive changes can take place. The CheckPoint process can be particularly rewarding when used before and after training opportunities, to weigh effectiveness and measure gains.

Feedback is presented in a practical, easy-to-read report that compares responses to the survey. The graphic and numeric report provides a visual summary of results, as well as detailed statistics. While the feedback helps describe where participants are, the CheckPoint Development Planner helps illustrate where they can go. This self-initiated improvement plan involves first examining the feedback data, then generating related development goals, and finally determining concrete methods for achieving the goals. CheckPoint provides a clear, specific outline for the process. Participants take charge of personal change.

The System requires no certification, and there are no start-up or installation costs. Convenience is the major consideration for the time and place for both survey administration and review of results. All survey information is processed off-site so privacy is protected. Turn-around time between survey completion and feedback response is minimal. Conclusions are precise and suggestions for development straightforward. It is a practical, efficient system that provides a framework for periodic measurement of professional progress and for achieving high levels of success.

CheckPoint gets to the point.

The CheckPoint System Includes:

1. The Survey
To help gauge the course of professional development

Measuring 70 factors crucial to effective job performance, the multi-source survey is both clear and concise. With its easy-to-follow directions, the survey requires no special training for administration and use. Survey forms are completed in approximately 15 minutes by the participant and his or her boss, peers and direct reports (people who report to the participant). Complete customization of the survey, to fit the needs of any organization, is a simple, cost-effective and beneficial option.

2. The Feedback Report
To help chart the course of professional development

The comprehensive CheckPoint report presents results that are easily read and understood. Participants can increase self-awareness, compare perceptions from different workplace sources, measure performance in relation to goals, clarify the expectations of others, and prioritize development needs. An excellent coaching tool, the CheckPoint report provides a balanced picture with valuable insights. Since all reports are processed off-site, confidentiality is assured. Both individual and group reports are available.

3. The Development Planner
To help route the course of professional development

Direct, specific and constructive, the development planner's emphasis is on action. It takes CheckPoint beyond numbers to an exploration of development methods. The self-directed planner includes guides for interpreting data, setting goals and identifying strategies to bring about change. Like other CheckPoint components, the development planner is uncomplicated and results-oriented.