Description:

Technical reviews often get lumped into mock assessments, but they serve a very different and powerful purpose. In this episode, I explain how I define a technical review and why it should happen before your mock assessment — not during it. We walk through exactly what a technical review looks for, why fresh external eyes matter, and how addressing small technical details ahead of time frees assessors to focus on what truly matters during a mock or formal assessment.

Timestamps:

0:00 Welcome and why this episode was inspired by real assessment experience

0:52 What a technical review really is — and what it is not

1:38 The technical details that slow assessments down

2:36 Why technical issues often get labeled as housekeeping during mocks

3:21 How technical reviews improve the quality of mock assessor feedback

4:11 What assessors can focus on when technical issues are resolved

5:02 When to conduct a technical review and ideal timing

5:52 Why external assessors are best for technical reviews

6:42 How familiarity causes agencies to miss small issues

7:29 How long a technical review typically takes

8:05 The overall payoff of completing a technical review early

Companion document to download:

Technical Reviews

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