CheckPoint quantifies a manager’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.

The CheckPoint is easy and convenient to use because it features complete and secure Internet implementation. Participants can use the system anywhere they have Internet access, any hour of the day or night. With its easy-to-follow directions, participation requires absolutely no special training for administration and use.

The CheckPoint is a powerful tool for gauging every managers course of professional development by measuring 70 factors in eight essential performance areas that are crucial to effective job performance.

1. Communication
Including the skills of listening to others, processing information, and communicating effectively.
2. Leadership
Covering the abilities of instilling trust, providing direction, and delegating responsibility.
3. Adaptability
Encompassing the skills of adjusting to circumstances and thinking creatively.
4. Relationship
Assessing the capabilities to build relationships and facilitate team success.
5. Task Management
Gauging the level of aptitude for working efficiently and competently.
6. Production
Appraising abilities to initiate action and achieve results.
7. Development of Others
Measuring proficiencies in cultivating individual talents and motivating successfully.
8. Personal Development
Including the behaviors of displaying commitment and seeking improvement.

CheckPoint measures skills crucial to effective job performance and provides fast, effective results.

• Surveys are completed on the Internet in about 15 minutes by managers and their bosses, peers and direct reports (people who report to the manager).
• Managers promptly receive their feedback reports.
• By implementing information from the reports and using the KSS system, managers improve their on-the-job performance.
• CheckPoint gets results because it is an action-oriented program that fits a manager’s daily schedule.

CheckPoint provides many benefits:

Managers:
o Learn how a variety of others in the organization view their performance.
o Take advantage of the information by instituting a positive action plan.
o Make continuous improvements to maximize potential.

Bosses:
o Use results to help plan training and learning opportunities.
o Make their coaching more focused and effective.
o Provide appraisals that go beyond their personal perspective.

Direct Reports and Peers:
o Get more involved in initiating constructive changes in the workplace.
o Become more team-oriented through involvement in the assessment process.
o Experience increased job satisfaction.

The Organization:
o Aligns employee performance with organization's objectives.
o Operates in an environment of higher morale and increased commitment to excellence.
o Translates the increase in professional skills to an increase in productivity.