This confidential survey covers 70 specific job skills, which fall into 8 major Skill Clusters and 18 Skill Groups. These classifications aid in both organizing the survey and in reporting the results. These 70 items are the most universally required for success in leadership, management, supervision, and effective team participation.

The next step is the use of Profiles Skill Builder Series. After managers have used the Checkpoint 360 Degree Feedback System to identify their strengths and areas for development, they can use the Checkpoint Skill Builder Series to develop the competencies that are most important to their professional growth and success. The Checkpoint Skill Builder Series is conveniently located on the Internet, making it easy to implement and execute.

The Checkpoint Skill Builder Series is an organized, self-paced, self-study professional development system that requires minimal HR effort. It contains thoroughly researched material that helps managers improve performance in all competencies:

Skill Builder applies Profiles' unique KSS system to help managers KEEP DOING the things they do well, STOP DOING those things that interfere with their effectiveness, and START DOING things that will improve their performance.

Skill Builder encourages managers to perform their jobs better. It gives emphasis to the importance of managers to the organization and its goals and pays big dividends in the form of improved productivity, fewer "people problems," increased employee retention, and greater profits.

Skill Builder is an ideal method for managers to improve their leadership and management skills. It can be used anywhere and at any time because it is on the Internet.