AQR360 Assessment Explanatory Note

The AQR360 Assessment Explanatory NoteWhat is AQR 360 Assessment On-line Platform?The AQR360 Assessment facility is an online tool for use by employers working in various types oforganisations in both public and private settings.The system has been developed as a result of AQR’s experience with running 360 Assessments withand for a wide range of clients.Organisations can create their own 360 assessment, choosing from their own competencies, added tothe system, or use already available within the system AQR Generic Competency Framework. Individualsare then able to start their assessment immediately, and can invite up to 10 assessors to report on themthrough the easy to use on-line system.Each individual (assessee) is set up with an account and receive an automated email with their logindetails. They can then complete the questionnaire themselves and can invite up to 10 assessors from apool of managers, peers and others to report on them through completing a 360 questionnaire.Assessors also have an ability to make narrative comments relevant to each Competency Unit. Thesecomments are displayed in the final report in a format of notes added to the back of each report to keepit anonymous. This feature allows on providing with additional information which may not be capturedin the statements that build the questionnaire.At the end of each assessment the system produces a report in a workbook format which enables anindividual and their line manager or coach to jointly develop a Personal Development Plan. The PDP canbe reviewed on an on-going basis. This innovative approach of bringing together 360 assessment andpersonal development not only helps the appraisal process but helps to foster a culture of continuousimprovement within an organisation.The AQR360 Assessment also enables organisations to run a re-assessment based on the samequestionnaire. At the end of each re-assessment process the system produces a Distance TravelledReport which provides with information on the individual progress from the moment that the first PDPhas been agreed. This information allows on monitoring an individual progress and making anyalternations to their PDP should it be required by the changes to the business or an individual positionwithin an organisation.Key FeaturesThis unique product is supported by a high quality online system, which is both highly efficient and easyto use. Our aim is to make 360 available to all and this is reflected in our very competitive pricingstructure which enables just one person to undertake the assessment or many thousands.Ease of Use Self Managed – user friendly control panels to manage your own account and projects ©AQR 2011 - Innovations in Improving Performance For further information please contact AQR Ltd. Tel: 01244 572050; Fax 01244 572051; e-mail: [email protected] For information about AQR and its range of measures please see www.aqr.co.uk

The AQR360 Assessment Explanatory Note Online and telephone support available throughout a process Start and End date of the process – Ability to set automated start and finish dates for a completion programme option for extending/bringing forward the close date Option to send reminders to Assessors and Assessees during the completion phase Option for the Administrator to invite Assessors on behalf of Assessee Option for the Assessee to invite own Assessors Option to delete invited assessors and invite new assessors Secure, confidential and highly efficient online process Able to nominate up to 10 assessorsContent and Output Features Easily tailored to reflect an organisation’s specific needs e.g. Skills Analysis, Behavioural Assessment, etc. No hosting fees Ability to insert own or opt for available off the shelf competency framework Comprehensive Reports delivered in a Workbook format Option for taking a re-assessment and receive a Distance Travelled Report Option for downloading a Group Report at the end of the assessment process Web-based report – Assessee can access results from their own dashboard and enter their reflections before printing the report out Web-based PDP – PDP can be access via Assessee dashboard where together with a Consultant, Assessee can enter agreed interventions and then PDF the report for filing Option to enable assessors and/or assessee to make comments on each competency unitCustomisation Organisation own logo on the reports and the assessment - shadow imaging in reports ©AQR 2011 - Innovations in Improving Performance For further information please contact AQR Ltd. Tel: 01244 572050; Fax 01244 572051; e-mail: [email protected] For information about AQR and its range of measures please see www.aqr.co.uk