Assessments Now Blog

What does the observer letter look like and how can I find it?

At the moment, there is not place for you to actually see the default observer letter.  I have set up a dummy account but when we move to the new platform in April, you will have access to it more readily. Also, you should be able to modify it for your own default message as you can with the invitation letter.  Observers will still be able to make changes but they usually don't. I am hoping that default samples can be found with a button but either way it will be available.  Instead of hav...

Report for Platinum Rule to be condensed

Tony is changing the Platinum Rule online assessment report. Currently, at 41 pages, he feels it’s too long. The intro is 5 pages; the 3 pages on substyles moves it away from the simplicity of the 4-style model; the 10 pages of Part II contains the exact same copy for each of the four styles. The new report  has several changes/advantages – a simple 2-page intro; Part II is only 5 pages with many more bullet points and the bullet points, for the most part, are randomly chosen, so each of...

Update – New Platform for Assessments Now coming

Later this year (April is the targt), there will be a complete overhaul of the system and features that will be affecting other Private Labels (such as AssessmentsNow under license with Tony Alessandra).  Depending on how the upgrades work, you will be able to select the language you need.  We are negotiating how that will work as I have been the one to ‘pay’ for translations into French, German and Swedish.  Spanish is also now available on other sites.   There are going to be a...

Assessments Now may be expanding

I may be a little premature, but sometime in the second quarter of next year, we are planning on taking AssessmentsNow to the next level. Not only will we offer The Platinum Rule(TM) but also the DISC and our own 360 Collaborative Leadership Assessment. More information will be announced as it all unfolds. Tony is upgrading his system and platform and is negotiating a new contract (which comes due at the end of this year) with me.  I asked Tony if he would consider putting our 360 up on h...

Tony is doing a major overhaul of the system

Tony is doing a major overhaul of all of his online systems this coming spring and he has asked me to provide input in what I might like to see.  He has told me that this is the time to dream of all the features that you might like in a perfect world without money constraints.  He would also like to know what things need to be changed or removed.  Of course then he will assess the feasibility and the cost in relation to what others want and make some decisions.  One of the major revisions wi...

Why things are the way they are and Using Outlook for Observers and For Follow-up Only Category

Sometimes associates wonder why something is set up the way it is or additions have been made. Sometimes they don’t like the change – sometimes I don’t either. However, occasionally Tony Alessandra gets a request with rationale from one of his customers (a private label site like Assessments Now) and it make sense to him. However, it means changing the code for everyone. Any unique or special requests that he does not think are of interest to the majority of clients can sometimes be ...

How secure is the system?

In the past five years since owning and running Assessments Now, there have been two attacks from hackers. In both instances, the situation was quickly resolved by our techie people and new securities put in place. Each night all data bases are backed up and so the system can be restored easily. Of course, hackers continue to try to "beat the system". To ease any concerns that you might have: There no way anyone could EVER gain access to our actual computers. They are hidden behind fire...

Time is up and my client wants to see his/her report and graph

All of clients should be encourage to generate a report before the 60 days are up.  They can then download the PDF file (the latest eGraph will be added in) and it can be reviewed at ANY time.  Usually extensions are purchased (as outlined in a previous post) if more observers are wanted or if they want to do a “follow-up” group at a later time.  IF they forgot to download the file, YOU, as an associate, do have permanent access to their graph and results.  All Associates can regenerat...

And now for something completely (sort of) unrelated

I thought you might like this little piece of marketing advice. Click to play. Only 3.5 minutes long and a good reminder of how one makes sales.

Extending time to send out observers or access reports

From the moment that your clients complete the assessment, they have 30 more days to invite observers and then another 30 days (60 in total) to access their member site. If after that time they want to extend the time - they can purchase another 30 or 60 days for a minimal fee. The system prompts them if they try to log in or invite observers after the time limit. When the 60 days are up - clients are given an option of extending the time for an additional $9.95 for 60 days with full obse...