In this episode of the Accreditation Made Easy podcast, Areaka Jewell discusses the importance of building accreditation files from the perspective of assessors. She shares practical habits and strategies to enhance the efficiency of the review process, emphasizing consistency, clarity, and organization in documentation. Areaka provides insights on how to label documents, arrange attachments, and provide context to facilitate a smoother assessment experience. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to adopt these habits to improve their accreditation processes.

• (0:43) Why thinking like an assessor accelerates every review
• (1:40) Rhythm breakers: inconsistent labels & formats
• (2:55) Consistency = Speed— why one clear label style matters
• (3:40) Use comparable proofs across Years 1‑3
• (4:30) Follow the standard’s sequence for attachments & highlights
• (5:25) Limit clicks: combine PDFs and keep highlight labels brief
• (6:10) Capture requirements in the standard statement, not just the bullets
• (6:55) Readability check—no zooming required
• (7:40) Hyperlink vs. upload: how to decide without slowing assessors
• (8:20) Provide context notes when an attachment isn’t obvious
• (8:55) Document N/A, waiver, exemption—keep assessors in the Attachments tab
• (9:35) Point assessors to interviews & observables (who, where)
• (10:15) Create an “Assessors” user group to avoid inbox clutter
• (11:05) Consistency above all—note any necessary deviations
• (11:50) Free checklist link & call to action

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Episode Description:

If you’ve ever opened an Analytics report in PowerDMS and thought, “This doesn’t look assessor-ready,” you’re not alone. In this episode, Areaka walks you through three simple but powerful steps to make your reports clean, clear, and proof-ready. From how to filter and print them correctly to the secret sauce—scheduling reports just to save your filters and formatting—this is one of those small changes that makes a big difference. Whether you're prepping signature summaries, training logs, or review records, this episode will help you save time and show consistency across your assessment.

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0:43 – Welcome back! A quick but impactful episode about how to make Analytics reports assessment-ready.

1:22 – The challenge: Analytics reports often don’t look clean enough to use as proofs.

2:00 – Step 1: Run and filter your report. Pick the right data, apply your filters, then refresh.

2:40 – Step 2: Print to PDF using HTML and the browser’s print feature for clean formatting.

4:12 – Why Microsoft Print to PDF creates better results than screenshots or downloads.

5:15 – Step 3: The secret sauce—schedule your report (even if you don’t want it emailed).

5:55 – Walkthrough: How to access Schedule Delivery and save your settings for reuse.

6:50 – Tip: Select “Specific Months” and give your report a smart name to stay organized.

7:32 – Consistency is key! Scheduling saves your filters so you’re not starting over each time.

8:10 – Download your free Companion Guide for the step-by-step visuals.

8:25 – Thanks for listening and don’t forget to share, subscribe, and leave a review.

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In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy, Areaka Jewell dives into a powerful mindset shift around mentorship. We often imagine mentors as seasoned professionals offering long-term advice—but that’s only part of the story. Areaka explores how mentors can come from unexpected places, including peers, younger professionals, and even people you’ve never met.

Whether you’re new to accreditation or navigating a new phase in the process, this episode will inspire you to build a stronger, more diverse support system. You’ll also hear why “more guidance means more growth” and how to take the first step—even if you’re not sure where to begin.

Timestamps:

00:45 – Reflecting on how many of us had different mentors growing up: teachers, coaches, counselors

01:20 – Why we need more tailored support as adults, especially in accreditation roles

02:00 – Broadening the definition of mentorship beyond the traditional view

03:00 – Real-world example: how different people can help with policy writing, on-site prep, or tech tasks

04:30 – Mentors don’t have to be older or long-term—what short-term, situational guidance looks like

05:40 – Why even informal mentorship matters, and how others become invested in your success

06:25 – Learning from people you’ve never met: social media, conferences, books, and blogs

07:30 – Questions to ask yourself about where you need support and who might guide you

08:10 – Encouragement to keep asking, observing, and learning as you build your mentor network

08:45 – Areaka shares an idea for a mentorship resource she’s building for listeners

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