Assessment and development centers are one of the most
useful tools for accurately pinpointing the gaps between
an individual's abilities and those required of a
particular job. They provide accurate data on individual
level and a skills audit of the participating population
at an organizational level.
Assessment centers are
designed to let observers rate the participants
during a variety of work-similar exercises. When interviews normally produces
excellent background data, assessment centers delivers
involuntary data on behaviors and competences needed in
a specific positions. Since individuals normally work in
teams, the exercises are composed to study the
participants in a social context.
Assessment
center is a method used for pure selection or a development method with the
aim to let the outcome guide the participants in training and career goals. In both
assessments and development centers a
detailed individual feedback is given.
