- All
- Practical info
- Daily programme
- Contacts
- Prework - intro
- 1 - RISIS
- 2 - IT Starter Guide
- 3 - Canvas
- 4 - Strengthscope
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PRACTICAL INFO
Congratulations with taking your first steps on the MBA journey!
This is an exciting time and a journey, which will expand your thinking, personal development and professional network. For some, this will become a journey of evolution, for others a journey of transformation. Regardless of the level of change you are seeking, rest assured that you are entering a field, where a lot of people are looking to support your development in the best way we possibly can!
On this page you will find practical information for getting you started and hitting the ground running.
We will continuously update this page when there are changes in times, dates, program etc., so keep an eye on this page and the schedule page:
We will of course notify you if there are significant changes or when new information becomes available.VISA (IF REQUIRED)
Check if you need a UK visa. Please check here:
gov.uk
um.dkIf you need a formal letter from us as documentation to apply for your visa, then please contact us on service@henley.dk and describe the info that you need. Thanks.
FLIGHT
Henley Denmark covers the costs of flight tickets.
Check-in: 1 piece of luggage of a maximum of 23 kg
Hand luggage: 1 cabin bag + 1 hand bag (total max. 8 kg.)FLIGHT DATE DEPARTURE TIME SK505 (SAS) 04OCT CPH – London/Heathrow 15.00 (DK time) SK1516 (SAS) 08OCT London/Heathrow - CPH 18.40 (UK time) - 21.30 (DK time DEPARTURE
We will meet in
Location
Copenhagen Airport Terminal 3 between Gate B and C
Time 13:00 October 4 2023
Place
Espresso House Terminal 3 between Gates B & C
Teaming up at Expresso House for a cup of coffee will give us all a nice starting point to get to know each other a bit, before travelling as a group.
ACCOMMODATIONWe spend the night at Henley Greenlands which corresponds to a 3-star hotel. Please remember an adapter for Danish power plug.MENU - DINNER CHOICE
On Saturday evening will be going out to eat at a traditional English pub The Little Angel which is located in nearby Henley upon Thames. We will travel by taxi from Greenland´s to the pub, a 10 minute, 4,5km journey. The food will be paid for by Henley Business School, although drinks will need to be purchased individually. There will also be no organised transportation back, as in our experience students will return in small groups at varying times.
DINNER SATURDAY DEADLINE Saturday Dinner Menu Please complete by
Monday 2nd October
DRESS CODE
Our English colleagues refer to the dress code as 'smart casual'. I suggest you bring a warm sweater, scarf or the like, as the air conditioning in some of the conference rooms can feel a bit intense for us in the Nordics.OUTDOOR ACTIVITY
The school is placed in scenic surroundings by the river Thames, with the option of a run or hike along the river or surrounding hills. Depending on the weather, the surface can be more or less fixed, so bring a couple of good hiking shoes if you want to go for a walk outside the school.CREDIT CARDS
While on the Starter Workshop it is limited what you need to pay for. The dinner will be accompanied by a bit of wine from our side. If you want more from the campus bar, or if you would like to buy a little merchandise to bring home, it is relevant to bring a credit card.
FAVORITES
You may find it useful to save these sites as favourites/bookmarks:
Starter Workshop
Henley Business School Login Links
Canvas
Henley Business School
MBA Schedule
Office 365
Office Teams
Password ResetCAMPUS
The Henley MBA Starter workshop will take place at the Greenlands Campus
Henley Business School
Greenlands
Henley-on-Thames
RG9 3AUBOOKINGS, MEALS & ACCOMMODATION
All costs of flights, meals and accommodation for your Starter Workshop will be covered and booked for you.
Please note attendance at the Henley MBA Starter Workshop is compulsory.
CONTACT E-mail:
execmba@henley.ac.uk
Quoting:
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Comments
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If you would like to opt out of accommodation (please include dates)
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If you have any dietary requirements
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If you would like to book accommodation for the night before the workshop, subject to availability
REQUESTS
If you have any questions for practical information, you are welcome to contact Henley Denmark team via the form below or send an email to service@henley.dk.
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DAILY PROGRAMME
Please do expect the program to be full-days, both morning and evenings. We highly recommend that you prepare your home- and worksystems for you being ‘off-the-grid’. In this way you will be able to immerse yourself fully in the experience.
Please note: The timings are for reference only and may change subject to progress during the workshop. All times shown are in London GMT. Group work and exercises are built into the different sections of the agenda.
DAY 1
Date: Thursday 5 October 2023
Start – 09:00 AM, with registration from 08:30 AM
End – 17:05 PM, Welcome dinner from 18:30 PMDAY 2
Date: Friday 6 October 2023
Start – 08:50 AM
End – 17:30 PM, Success Studio: Improvisation & Stand-Up Comedy from 18:30PM, dinner at Greenlands campus to follow.DAY 3
Date: Saturday 7 October 2023
Start – 09:00 AM
End – 17:00 PM, dinner in Henley to follow.Day 4
Date: Sunday 8 October 2023
Start – 09:00 AM
End – 15:00 PMREQUESTS
If you have any questions for practical information, you are welcome to contact the Henley Denmark team via the form below or send an email to service@henley.dk .
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CONTACT PERSONS
PAUL MITCHELL
Program Leader
As your program leader, we will get to know each other quite well over the next couple of years, as I accompany and guide you through your education.
Like you, I look forward to the day that you walk across the stage at Greenlands to collect your MBA and I will be supporting you in achieving this with the best of my abilities!
Please reach out to me at service@henley.dk
KARIMA ITTAOUIL
Customer Service ManagerAs your Customer Service Manager I take care of all the elements related to
- Workshops and study schedule
- Hotel reservations and plane tickets
- Invoicing and scholarshipsIf you have any questions regarding the daily elements of your study, please don’t hesitate to reach out at service@henley.dk.
REQUESTS
If you have any questions for practical information, you are welcome to contact our Henley Denmark team via the form below or send an email to service@henley.dk.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION
Every student must complete the enrolment process, during which you will be required to confirm your personal and academic details.
Enrolling prior to The Henley MBA Starter Workshop is a prerequisite to access your course materials.ONLINE ENROLMENT
Please complete all steps in the below order.
Please click on each relevant tab sheet in the top of each page and follow the relevant guides:-
RISIS PORTAL (ADMINISTRATIVE PLATFORM)
This guide enables your registration at the university, thus the foundation for your student access to Office 365 and Canvas. -
IT STARTER GUIDE
Your step-by-step guides to Office 365, multi factor authentication, and student e-mail setup. -
CANVAS - LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
A guide to setting up Canvas, which is your virtual learning environment (VEL). This is the gateway to all relevant study material for each module. -
STRENGTHSCOPE TOOL
This is a personality test, which provides you interesting insights about yourself, and how you might best play to your strength. Strengthscope is an important element of your Starter Workshop.
PREPARATION
We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to Henley Business School, in the meantime, the following suggestions may help to get you prepared for your MBA course.
FACULTY - DISCUSSIONS & RESEARCH
Check out what our faculty are discussing / researching; read articles, watch YouTube clips and listen to Podcasts. The Henley Business School website will help point you in the right direction.REFLECTION
Things for you to reflect on and prompt your thinking: What are your personal goals? What impact will this learning have on your own business / industry? How will the MBA impact your life?COMPANY AS CASE
Spend some time talking with senior management about strategic issues they are currently facing. Think about how you might use your company in assignments.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Why not join the Henley Business School – post-experience LinkedIn Group , Henley Denmark LinkedIn and Henley Denmark Facebook. This is a great way to connect with current and past students, staff and faculty from around the world. It is a valuable resource for networking in special interest groups and sharing ideas.ONLINE ENROLMENT ASSISTANCE
To support you in any potential enrolment challenges, we host an online Drop-in Session (optional).
Session
Online Drop-in
Date
October 2nd 2023
Time
10.00-11.00 UK Time
11.00-12.00 DK TimeAccess
Meeting ID: 947 7941 7359 Passcode: 334911
Guides
Quick start guide for Zoom (for new users)
Audio, video, sharing guide (includes how to test your audio and video in advance)
Questions in advance
execmba@henley.ac.uk and quote: 'EM27G'
You don’t have to register in advance, just join the session if you need any help. Obviously, this implicitly means that you should have commenced the registration process prior to the Online Drop-in session.HENLEY IT DEPARTMENT
The session is hosted by our UK colleagues from the IT department
Responsible
IT department, Henley UK
Email
it@reading.ac.uk Phone
+44 (0) 118 378 6262
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RISIS (ADMINISTRATIVE PORTAL)
Throughout your studies, you must use RISIS for any administrative registration. This includes:
- extension on assignment deadlines
- applying for a stage break or a suspension of your studies
Online Enrolment
Prior to attending your first workshop at Henley Business School I would like to take this opportunity to guide you through our online enrolment process. This has to be done at least a day before your IT Drop-in Session.
Why do I need to online enrol?
As part of the University of Reading we have a statutory obligation to make returns to the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). We therefore require every student to complete the enrolment process during which you will be required to confirm your personal and academic details.
Why do I need to online enrol prior to attending the first workshop?
Without enrolling prior to the first Leadership & Personal Development Starter Workshop you will be unable to access your virtual learning MBA environment in Canvas, Office 365, Library E-Resources, Campus Cards & much more.
CREATING YOUR RISIS WEB SECURITY PASSWORD
STEPS
DESCRIPTION
NOTES
Please log on to
A full instruction manual can be located on this page under the heading Enrolment Guidance and selecting Starting a New Course → Postgraduate Taught
Log on to :
the RISIS Portal – https://www.risisweb.reading.ac.uk/
and click 'Next'
You then have two options under the “Applicants and past students login”, as follows:
- If you have logged in previously, enter your login details as follos:
Username: this will be your personal email address that you signed up with
Password: use the password you have previously set
- If you have never attempted login before, enter your login details as follows:
Next Screen
Username: Enter your registered email address
Username: this will be your personal email address that you signed up with Password: Enter your date of birth in ddmmyyyy format
Next Screen
‘What to do next’ – Creating your RISIS security password:
Click on set up password
Click on the red link **Click HERE to create security password
Please enter a password and reminder
You will always be required to enter this security password when logging into RISIS
It’s important you note down your account recovery question and password when enrolling.
ONLINE ENROLMENT
STEPS
DESCRIPTION
NOTES
Next Screen
You will now find yourself on the Enrolment Overview page
‘What to do next’ – select ‘Online Enrolment’
Stage 1 Read and agree the University Rules & Regulations by clicking on the orange box
Once you have completed this task click Finish and you will revert back to the online enrolment homepage where the completed task box will have turned green
Next Steps
Follow this process again for Stage 2 (Personal Details), Stage 3 (HESA Details) and Stage 4 (Fees), where applicable, to complete this first part of your online enrolment
Student ID number is the 8 digit number at the top of your offer letter Next Screen
The next page will advise that your online enrolment is complete. Please press FINISH
All completed stages will have turned green. The username box will turn orange as soon as your username is ready for collection
USERNAME AND PASSWORD
STEPS
DESCRIPTION
NOTES
Next Screen
Confirm your student number, date of birth and finally re-enter your security password
Next Screen
Your Henley Business School username will be displayed
(e.g. HB000000) Remember; make a note of this as it cannot be changed
Next Action
Create a password (this new password must be different from your security password) which consists of a combination of both letters and numbers. This password cannot be a dictionary word.
The enrolment process is now complete.
For the Full IT starter guide
ONLINE ENROLMENT ASSISTANCE
To support you in any potential enrolment challenges, we host an online Drop-in Session (optional).
Session
Online Drop-in
Date
October 2nd 2023
Time
10.00-11.00 UK Time
11.00-12.00 DK TimeAccess
Meeting ID: 947 7941 7359 Passcode: 334911
Guides
Quick start guide for Zoom (for new users)
Audio, video, sharing guide (includes how to test your audio and video in advance)
Questions in advance
execmba@henley.ac.uk and quote: 'EM27G'
You don’t have to register in advance, just join the session if you need any help. Obviously, this implicitly means that you should have commenced the registration process prior to the Online Drop-in session.HENLEY IT DEPARTMENT
If you during the study have any issues using RISIS you can contact the support team.
IT Support
IT department, Henley UK
Email
risis@reading.ac.uk
Send: screenshots and your student ID number - the 8 digit number at the top of your offer letterPhone
+44 (0) 118 378 4646
Mention: your student ID number - the 8 digit number at the top of your offer letter
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IT STARTER GUIDE
USERNAME & PASSWORDS - 24 HOURS AFTER ENROLMENT
While studying at Henley Business School, your two main portals are Risis (adminstrative registration) and Canvas (Virtual Learning Environment). Please obtain your (one) username and password for accessing these crucial portals. You will get a Henley e-mail address, to which all formal information will be sent. This e-mail address will be your username. Use your username in this format when logging into services like Canvas, RISIS (24 hours after enrolment) - ab123456@student.reading.ac.uk. Furthermore, you will have access to Office 365 with this username and password.
By forwarding this to your normal e-mail address, you ensure that you are always kept up to date with important information. Please be mindful that it is always your own responsibility to have this pathway of communication updated.
See description below or download a detailed description here.
MULTI FACTOR AUTHENTICATION (MFA)As an intuition which takes its cyber security very seriously, we have enabled multi factor authentication on user accounts.
You are required to set up MFA the first time you log into your Office 365 account. This step is only relevant to those logging into the account for the first time. We instruct students to do this process upon collection of their username.
To do this, in your web browser go to https://office.com.
Please note: If you have another Microsoft 365 account, you may have to sign out of that first. Alternatively, you can go to the site in a private browsing session. Some companies also restrict employees to log into other O365 tenants so this may not work on a company device.
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Sign in: Enter your sign in Henley email address and click 'Next'
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Now set up multi factor authentication, click 'Next'
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Now download the Microsoft Authenticator on your mobile. Click 'Next'. If you do not have a smart phone, click I want to use a different method and follow the on-screen instructions.
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On your mobile, go to Apple App Store or Google Play store to search and install the Microsoft Authenticator app
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On the PC, click 'Next'
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On the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile, scan the QR code displayed on the website
Multi factor authentication has now been set up. From now on, upon logging in, you will be prompted to Accept or Deny logins on your mobile phone.
OFFICE 365
At the University of Reading and Henley Business School, students get a Microsoft 365 A3 Educational license as standard.
1 Go to https://office.com 2 Sign in with your username in the format of ab123456@student.reading.ac.uk 3 Click on 'Install Office 365'
ADDING YOUR MAILBOX TO AN EMAIL APPLICATION
Office 365 apps can also be downloaded for free on iOS & Android devices through the App Store or Google Play store.The guide is from Outlook 365. Other versions may vary. DTS support the use of the Outlook app. This may not be possible on a company device due to security policies.
1 In Outlook go to File→Account Settings→ Account Settings
2 Enter your username in the format of ab123456@student.reading.ac.uk and click 'Connect'
3 If asked what service, select Microsoft 365 or alternatively, Exchange
4 Enter your account password and click 'Sign In'
5 Now restart Outlook and you will see the mailbox added under your existing mailbox
ADDING YOUR MAILBOX TO MAIL (IN WINDOWS 10)
1 Open Mail and go to Settings (bottom right)→ Manage accounts→Add Account
2 Click on Office 365
3 Enter your username in the format of ab123456@student.reading.ac.uk and click 'Next'
4 Click 'Next'
ADDING YOUR MAILBOX TO MAIL (IN WINDOWS 10)
1 Open Mail and go to Settings (bottom right)→ Manage accounts→Add Account
2 Click on Office 365
3 Enter your username in the format of ab123456@student.reading.ac.uk and click Next
4 Click 'Next'
5 Enter your password and click 'Sign In'
6 Click 'OK' and then restart Mail for the mailbox to appear
ADDING YOUR MAILBOX TO GMAIL (ANDROID)1 Open Gmail and click Options (top left) then scroll down and click 'Settings'
2 Click Exchange and Office 365
3 Enter your username in the format of ab123456@student.reading.ac.uk
4 Enter your password and click 'Sign In'
5 Click 'Accept'
SETTING UP CAMPUS WIFI (EDUROAM)
Use your username in this format (ab123456@reading.ac.uk) when connecting to campus Wi-Fi – eduroam. You can connect instantly on iOS, OSX and Windows, but Android devices require additional configuration.
This step is relevant for modern Windows & OS X devices.
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Go to https://wifi.reading.ac.uk
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Click on Use Wizard (recommended)
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Select your device’s operating system
If you are unsure of your operating system version, please click here for Windows and click here for Mac for instructions
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Click Download and run the setup wizard for your chosen operating system and run the software
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Click 'Next' and 'Ok'
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Enter your username in the format of ab123456@reading.ac.uk with your password and click Install
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You will now see the security settings and certificates install. If any prompts appear during the install, accept them
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Your campus eduroam Wi-Fi profile has now been installed and your device will connect to WiFi automatically upon arrival
ONLINE ENROLMENT ASSISTANCE
To support you in any potential enrolment challenges, we host an online Drop-in Session (optional).
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Session
Date
Monday 2 October 2023
Time
10.00-11.00 UK Time
11.00-12.00 DK TimeAccess
Meeting ID: 947 7941 7359 Passcode: 334911
Guides
Quick start guide for Zoom (for new users)
Audio, video, sharing guide (includes how to test your audio and video in advance)
Questions in advance
execmba@henley.ac.uk and quote: 'EM27G'
You don’t have to register in advance, just join the session if you need any help. Obviously, this implicitly means that you should have commenced the registration process prior to the Online Drop-in session.
HENLEY IT DEPARTMENT
The session is hosted by our UK colleagues from the IT department
Responsible IT department, Henley UK Email it@reading.ac.uk Phone +44 (0) 118 378 6262 -
1 - CANVAS
These instructions are intended to help you gain initial access to Canvas, the virtual learning environment (VLE) used on the Henley Executive MBA (Global) programme, and to show you how navigate to the information you need prior to the programme start.
1: ACCESSING CANVAS
The Henley Business School team have registered you on Canvas.
BROWSER - FIREFOX OR CHROME We recommend that you always access Canvas via a supported web-browser and that you use the latest version of Firefox or Chrome. LOGIN MFA You may be instructed to set up MFA.
Please see under the Full IT starter guide .
2: COURSE ACCESS
Once logged in to Canvas, you will see all the courses you have been enrolled on under the 'Dashboard' . You can open any course by selecting the relevant tile on the Dashboard.
You will initially have access to the following courses:
- Executive MBA (Global)
This Canvas course provides key information about Henley Business School and the Executive MBA (Global) programme, including details of the Programme Administration team who will support students throughout their MBA journey. - Starter Workshop
The Henley Executive MBA (Global) Starter Workshop is your first experience on the MBA programme and introduces you to the Henley way of working. This Canvas course provides you with the workshop materials. - Personal Development
The Personal Development module runs throughout the programme and is an intrinsic and integrated part of your study at Henley. This Canvas course will provide you with the content and resources needed to successfully study and complete the module. Your instance of the course is cohort-specific and therefore accessible only to you and the other students on your cohort. - Managing Processes and Systems
- Managing People
- Managing Financial Resources
These Canvas courses for the Stage 1 modules will provide you with the content and resources needed to successfully study and complete each module. Again, your instance of each course is cohort-specific and therefore accessible only to you and the other students on your cohort.
GETTING STARTED WITH CANVAS
1 Open the 'Executive MBA (Global)' course 2 Click on the 'Getting Started with Canvas' button 
1 Watch the video 'Canvas overview' - see below 2 Read through the information under each link under 'Navigation' (right side) 3 Ensure you read through the ‘Accessing e-books’ information and Register with Kortext to set up your e-bookshelf 
1 Click 'Account' in the navigation menu (left) 2 Click 'Profile' and 'Edit photo' 3 Click 'Notifications' and choose your preferences 
4 Choose 'Course' in the navigation menu (left) 5 Choose module - Open the ‘Starter Workshop: Leadership Challenges in a Global World’ course and you will see the home page 6 Click on the boxes to open and/or download the materials
The Starter Workshop is delivered over 4 days. The workshop materials for these days can be found on Canvas here
ONLINE ENROLMENT ASSISTANCE
To support you in any potential enrolment challenges, we host an online Drop-in Session (optional).
Session
Online Drop-in
Date
Monday 2 October 2023
Time
10.00-11.00 UK Time
11.00-12.00 DK TimeAccess
Meeting ID: 947 7941 7359 Passcode: 334911
Guides
Quick start guide for Zoom (for new users)
Audio, video, sharing guide (includes how to test your audio and video in advance)
Questions in advance
execmba@henley.ac.uk and quote: 'EM27G'
You don’t have to register in advance, just join the session if you need any help. Obviously, this implicitly means that you should have commenced the registration process prior to the Online Drop-in session.
HENLEY IT DEPARTMENT
If you during the study have any issues using Canvas you can log a ticket with the support team from within Canvas.
IT Support
IT department, Henley UK
Email
IT@reading.ac.uk
Send: screenshots and your student ID number - the 8 digit number at the top of your offer letterPhone
+44 0118 378 6262
Mention: your student ID number - the 8 digit number at the top of your offer letter
Help button (left side in menu)
Select: Report a Problem
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STRENGTHSCOPE INSTRUCTION
During workshop one – the Henley Starter Workshop - you will be introduced to the Career, Leadership & Professional Development (CLPD) element of your Executive MBA (Global) programme. We will be using a tool called Strengthscope, and ask you to complete your online assessment as soon as possible prior to the workshop.
Strengthscope is the worlds’ most comprehensive and innovative cloud-based strengths profiling system that helps energise peak performance at work. It measures work-related strengths and helps people discover and optimise their strengths to perform at their best (to peak perform) and engage with their work.
You will be working with your individual Strengthscope profile during workshop 1, The Henley MBA Starter Workshop – Leadership Challenges in a Global World.
Once you have registered, you can complete your profile straight away, provided you don’t log out of the system. Please see details below of how to complete your registration to access the online assessment system:
WEBSITE
REGISTER
If you are completing the Strengthscope Profiling System for the first time, click 'Register'
PROJECT ID
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You may then complete the following assessments:
Strengthscope® – Measures your strengths at work.
This takes approximately 20-35 minutes to complete
Strengthscope360™ – Measures others’ views of your strengths at work.
This section takes approximately an extra 10 minutes to complete
To ensure accurate results, it is strongly recommended that you complete the questionnaire(s) in one sitting in an environment free of distractions.RATERS
When you reach the end of the questionnaire, you will be presented with a screen asking you to provide contact details for up to 15 raters. To ensure high quality and relevant feedback, we recommend you select raters who have had a good opportunity to observe you at work or are in a position to comment on your strengths at work based on an in-depth knowledge and understanding of you. If you would like to log back in and add any more raters, you can use the username and password provided by the system at any time.
NB: Please remember to send a courtesy email to your raters to let them know that you would like their feedback and that they will receive an automated email from help@strengthscope.com with their individual instructions.
When will you receive your reports?
- Your full Strengthscope profile will be emailed to you upon completion of the questionnaire.
- Your Strengthscope360 report will be emailed to you as soon as all your raters have completed their feedback (they have 21 days to complete this). This report is not required to participate in Workshop One.
- Please note, you need at least two raters to complete feedback for you in order to receive a Strengthscope360 report.
If you require assistance, please contact help@strengthscope.com
MINIMUM TWO RATERS
Please note, you need at least two raters to complete feedback for you in order to receive a 360 feedback report.
PAPERCOPY - DURING THE WORKSHOP
Upon successful registration you will receive an automated email from help@strengthscope.com containing important information, including your registration details. A paper copy of your profile will be available during workshop 1.
REPORT BY EMAIL
Your full Strengthscope profile, as well as the 360 feedback report, will be made available to by email:
TUESDAY 3rd October 2023
Ideally before this date.
ASSISTANCE
If you require assistance, please contact help@strengthscope.com.
