{"id":14224,"date":"2021-08-20T10:36:05","date_gmt":"2021-08-20T10:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/?p=14224"},"modified":"2026-09-23T15:28:39","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T15:28:39","slug":"2-great-epic-platform-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/en\/2-great-epic-platform-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"5 EPIC features that save you admin time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>EPIC is the administration platform where you create Everything DiSC&reg; assessments, send access codes and download reports. Most people learn the basics during certification and never find the rest. These five features save time and give respondents a better experience, whether you&#8217;ve used EPIC for years or just opened your account.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Save a custom invitation message<\/h2>\n<p>A short personal note in the access code email tells people why they&#8217;re taking the assessment and what happens next. Respondents who get that context tend to finish sooner and arrive with fewer worries.<\/p>\n<p>EPIC lets you save several messages in a library and insert them whenever you send access codes or reminders.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <strong>Personal Options &gt; Manage Custom Messages<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Create a new message<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Give the message a title and choose a folder for it (you can create a new folder).<\/li>\n<li>Write your text and click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18367 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-1-1024x965.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"824\" height=\"776\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-1-1024x965.png 1024w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-1-300x283.png 300w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-1-768x723.png 768w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/1-1.png 1447w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 824px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 824\/776;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>When you send access codes, click OK on the final confirmation, find your saved message under <strong>Custom Messages<\/strong>, click <strong>Select<\/strong> and then <strong>Send<\/strong>. Not sure what to write? Our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/en\/addressing-participant-anxiety-around-taking-the-disc-assessment\/\">participant anxiety<\/a> includes an invitation text you can adapt.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18362 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"611\" height=\"360\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-1-768x452.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 611px) 100vw, 611px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 611px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 611\/360;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18357 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-1-1024x742.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"737\" height=\"534\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-1-1024x742.png 1024w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-1-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-1-768x556.png 768w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/3-1.png 1461w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 737px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 737\/534;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>2. Import a group from Excel<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re sending five or more assessments, importing respondents from Excel is much faster than adding them one by one.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18352 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-2-1024x936.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"738\" height=\"675\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-2-1024x936.png 1024w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-2-300x274.png 300w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-2-768x702.png 768w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-2-1536x1403.png 1536w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/4-2.png 1551w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 738px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 738\/675;\" \/><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Download the import template in EPIC.<\/li>\n<li>Fill in the respondents&#8217; details. In column C, choose whether each person sees their results as soon as they finish.<\/li>\n<li>Save the file and upload it with the <strong>Upload<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18347 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"879\" height=\"305\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-2-300x104.png 300w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5-2-768x266.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 879px) 100vw, 879px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 879px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 879\/305;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The template itself contains short instructions for each column.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Resend login information<\/h2>\n<p>Someone always loses the access email or finds it in their spam folder. Instead of creating a new access code, go to <strong>Resend Login Info<\/strong> on the EPIC home page, click <strong>Search<\/strong>, choose the pending respondent and confirm. The original email is sent again.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18430 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-12-25-at-18.13.10-1024x363-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"626\" height=\"222\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-12-25-at-18.13.10-1024x363-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-12-25-at-18.13.10-1024x363-1-300x106.png 300w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-12-25-at-18.13.10-1024x363-1-768x272.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 626px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 626\/222;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>4. Decide when respondents see their report<\/h2>\n<p>On the last page of <strong>Create a New Report<\/strong>, the <strong>View Report<\/strong> option in the Add Respondents box lets you choose whether respondents see their report as soon as they finish.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18425 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-12-25-at-18.30.26-1024x335-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"644\" height=\"211\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-12-25-at-18.30.26-1024x335-1.png 1024w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-12-25-at-18.30.26-1024x335-1-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-12-25-at-18.30.26-1024x335-1-768x251.png 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 644px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 644\/211;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We usually recommend <strong>No<\/strong>, so people first see their results with a certified facilitator who can put them in context. It also gives you time to read the reports before the session. There are exceptions, for example when someone already knows DiSC well, and then <strong>Yes<\/strong> makes sense.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Create sample reports<\/h2>\n<p>A sample report shows a prospective client exactly what their people will receive. You can add your own logo and messaging, which makes it a useful attachment for proposals and sales meetings.<\/p>\n<p>Go to <strong>Create Sample Reports<\/strong>, choose the report, select the profile and follow the steps until you can view or download it.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-18435 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-12-25-at-18.13.17-1024x439.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"266\" title=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-12-25-at-18.13.17-1024x439.png 1024w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-12-25-at-18.13.17-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-12-25-at-18.13.17-768x329.png 768w, https:\/\/ipbpartners.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Screen-Shot-2019-12-25-at-18.13.17.png 1059w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 620px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 620\/266;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Stuck on something in EPIC? Write to us at <a href=\"mailto:hello@ipbpartners.eu\">hello@ipbpartners.eu<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>EPIC is the administration platform where you create Everything DiSC&reg; assessments, send access codes and download reports. Most people learn the basics during certification and never find the rest. These five features save time and give respondents a better experience, whether you&#8217;ve used EPIC for years or just opened your account. 1. 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