ShakeTool provides a venue to bring people to agreement in a convenient, online format, that enable all parties to walk away with defined expectations.

1. B. G.
   

ShakeTool eliminates confusion by providing informal, convenient, documented agreement between anyone, anywhere.

N. M.

The strength and usefulness comes from (the) questions really getting to the root of what you can and can’t do, what you expect, and your intentions.  I liked the idea of a shake from the other party to the things that they can agree to.

S.H.

ShakeTool provides all types of users a negotiation tool to clarify expectations. It's as simple as 1, 2, 3, 'shake.'

1. K. Y.
   

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It is a smart tool!

1. K. C.
   

I have been sharing the ShakeTool with a number of friends and  colleagues.  I'm getting good feedback so far.  I have introduced  the tool to the Risk Management Staff with positive results.  I gave them a couple of examples of how it could be used in the Fire house with a Captain and one of his subordinates who was acting up with hostile  and negative comments to co-workers.  The group also came up with  some other interesting applications -- For the training Captain's working with the recruits before their major evaluations points --  giving them a proposal of issues to improve on.  Also a Uniform Supervisor working with a civilian employee on improving work  performance issues.  Everyone seemed to like the uniformity and standardization of the process of helping to counsel employees to give their best and improve deficiencies.  The computer time marks and hand shake agreements are perfect for documenting the counseling process prior to a formal "Notice to Improve."

R. S.

This is a great tool and is simple to use yet brings great value.

K. I.

It was interesting (and liberating actually) that I found myself being candid and open-minded when creating items in the proposal.

J.L.

It’s called ShakeTool. The software lets one party contact another and suggest that they might want to work together to achieve some kind of an agreement. Are you in need of mending a marriage or negotiating a contract for a new roof on your house? Try this product. It lets each side enter in their needs and concerns. Either party can suggest and improve on these terms until both sides agree to a given term. There are no limits as to the number of terms and once each is agreed to, the parties ’shake’ on that item. (See full article here)

B.S.

I shared ShakeTool with someone who will be starting to work at (Major University) in a special College program for high functioning autistic young adults and other developmentally delayed learners. This application seems very promising -- this group of developmentally disabled young people could really benefit from precise goal setting and communication agreements. This should be a really good test.

R. S.

From conference rooms to KITCHEN TABLES, ShakeTool is the simple path to agreement.

M. A.

ShakeTool is a foundation for all your future interactions.

1. J. P.
   

Recently I decided to give ShakeTool a try to get some clarification about an upcoming joint trip that I was taking with a long distance romantic interest.  I was unsure about where our relationship stood and what to expect from the trip.  I also had some concerns about certain problem areas in our relationship where I saw potential for fighting which would certainly ruin the trip.  I made a proposal including what I was seeking out of the trip and visit, what I could provide and what I was seeking, what could be expected from me and what I disliked.  I sent this proposal reluctantly as my friend often times will not respond to my efforts to discuss issues via email.  Additionally, he is uncomfortable in communicating verbally over the phone when it comes to discussing sensitive subjects.  To my surprise, I received a response to my proposal only hours later.  He shook on most things which was nice.  However, the best thing was that there were two items that he did not shake on but actually initiated a discussion.  He took the time to make heartfelt comments about these two items.  I was completely in awe of the fact that by utilizing this software tool, I was able to get a genuine, sincere communication that lead to a greater understanding from someone who is typically unresponsive to my efforts to have "talks".

R. S.

What is Shaketool? It's a Web-driven system for reaching agreement and, along the way, increasing mutual understanding.

J. L.

ShakeTool objectifies the conversation:

1. •First, there’s no confusion about who said what. It’s in writing.
   

2. •Second, it removes the aspect of “whoever talks the loudest and longest wins” from discussions.
   

3. •Third, it allows/forces you to think through what you want to say, and allows you to edit before you send. Conversation does not allow this. Once you say ‘that dress makes you look heavy’ you can never make her believe you were just kidding, or that you really meant something else.
   

4. B. R.
   

ShakeTool is an open platform that streamlines the negotiation process by providing an undeniable path to agreements.

1. D. L.
   

As a supervisor this tool could replace memos for record with employees. I wish I had this tool when I had direct employees. At a company where I was previously employed, we used (ERP) for performance evaluations. Unfortunately (ERP) didn't have an interactive module like this built into their package.

D. M.

ShakeTool is a foundation for all your future interactions.

1. J. P.
   

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I had the opportunity to use Shaketool in the capacity of supervision.  I found it not only useful and easily usable, but a rather effective and efficient means for us to identify our common ground and our individual differences.  I particularly appreciated the visible markers of progress, making the status of the proposal obvious.  Such a "papertrail" allowed little room for "miscommunication" or "misunderstandings" and the clarity seemed to allow for greater success.  I can see utility of Shaketool in business arrangements (proposals, group projects), personal arrangements (division of labor, family chores) and possibly even self growth and personal goals.  I definitely see how I could use this with businesses that I frequent who don't deliver what they promise.

Thanks for sharing Shaketool.

1. A.Y.
   

 

From a real estate landlord perspective: My lease is 4 pages of 12 point type.  But essentially I’m asking them to do 3 things: Pay their rent on time, take care of my house and be a good neighbor.  I’m thinking of breaking those three areas into specific areas of Shakes and getting their agreements. The likelihood that even one tenant has read the lease in full is zero. The key points I’m requesting are buried in the lease somewhere and ShakeTool would highlight those and give me confidence (and a future reference tool should they violate them) that they have read and acknowledged those key points.

1. B. R.
   

I really see the big benefit of this tool for self-employed and free-lance individuals. ShakeTool gives people a simple way to the right agreement.

J. B.

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Using the tool we were able to lock down the dates and hotels more quickly because it made it clear what our time and cost expectations were on both sides.

B.R.

Great for people who are hiring a baby sitter, nanny, or house keeper.

D. M.

ShakeTool.com implements the proven, efficiency enhancing, promise based management work-flow in your Line of Business environment.

• Effectively manage expectations

• Reduce wasteful misunderstandings

1. •Facilitate productive agreements
   

2. M.M.
   

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ShakeTool is the quickest documented way of creating & bridging together suggestions and offers for anyone, anytime, which may be other wised hindered in current communications. A simple path from expectations to mutual agreement.

1. M.W.
   

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ShakeTool is a resource to aid in clear-agreements between friends, family and colleagues. 

1. G. F.
   

I LOVE that it's so easy to use. It's fast, to the point and user friendly. It's a lot like Twitter in that way.

J.L.

Shaketool provides a simple and efficient online platform to clarify positions and reach consensus.

1. B.M.
   

I created the proposal with (Significant other) as a ‘test’ to understand the process and usability. It’s funny though that we both actually learned something new about each other’s expectations from it.  The reason I thought it was funny, was that (she) and I had already agreed to go to the US Open, but left a bunch of details open. It just shows you how much assuming goes on.

B.R.

It certainly does make sense because as mom as always said, you can't take back something you said in writing.

B.Y.