Happy release day, all!
StandOut 5.22 went live on Saturday, October 15, 2022. You’ll find big updates in both the reporting and leader development spaces, as well as other goodies. Read on to find out more!
Other fun strengths new for you this cycle includes…
- What is a good job and who has one? Our namesake and the Head of Research, People + Performance at the ADP Research Institute, Marcus Buckingham digs into these questions here on the Harvard Business Review site.
- With the current talent deficit in our nation, it’s more important than ever for companies to attract and retain the best workers. TMBC’s VP of Performance Acceleration, Amy Leschke-Kahle, shares ways to do that in her latest Fast Company article.
- Lastly, Marcus’s much anticipated thoughts on how to bring all that we know about StandOut to our kids is available to watch here. “The role of the parent is to see the child and help the child see themselves.”
Release Date: October 15, 2022
Please note that these release notes delineate the items launched on the date shown above. If you have any questions, please reach out to your Client Success Partner or customerservice@tmbc.com.
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Introducing the NEW Team Leader Dashboard!
Inclusive language updates in the StandOut Assessment and Report
Team Leader Dashboard
New Feature: Insights for Team Leaders
With our October release, Team Leaders will experience a newly updated Leader Summary. They’ll see a new dashboard with multiple cards showcasing insights about their team(s), as well as new filtering options. All highlighted data and insights are meant to help drive Team Leaders towards actions they can take in service of their Team Members. Click below to watch a short video walk-through.
Leader Development
Enhancement: StandOut Now Updates
Users of StandOut Now will notice a few changes soon after this release. We’re providing not only a fresh look, but an exciting new way to progress through course content directly on the site. We’ve started with the StandOut Strengths Coaching program and will grow from there. Changes can be viewed on www.standoutnow.com and in this brief overview video.
Assessment
Enhancement: Inclusive Language Updates
We’ve audited our StandOut Assessment and the Assessment Report for new Assessment takers, with an eye specifically on the use of inclusive language.
Emojis in StandOut
Enhancement: Emojis can now be used in open text fields
You can now use emojis in StandOut when entering information into open text fields in Check-Ins, Surveys, Long Term Priorities, & Come To Me When statements. If you’re accessing StandOut using a mobile device or tablet, simply add emojis directly from your keypad. Otherwise, you can copy/paste emojis into each text field.
