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Testing and Assessment Processes

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Elements of the Process

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Organizational Support

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Typical Process and Time Frames

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7 Phase Process

Testing and Assessment Processes

Testing and promotional processes are among the most important decisions that modern managers have to make.  They represent a sizable investment and a very large potential liability.

We realize the sensitive nature of promotional processes and are dedicated to insuring that the best possible product is delivered to your  organization.  

Elements of the Process:  Our process starts with a free consultation, except for travel expenses, to evaluate your needs.  We then make recommendations on the type of process that will best accomplish the organization's goals.  All of our processes are custom designed for your organization and the job position.

The custom process includes a job-task analysis of the position being evaluated, followed by a needs assessment of the organization.  This is where our custom process differs from the "canned testing processes" other companies may offer.  We design a process that will evaluate candidates for cognitive, leadership, and practical skills.

Most important, we prepare all candidates with both a pre-evaluation briefing and a post-evaluation debriefing.  This allows candidates to understand their strengths and weaknesses and to prepare themselves for future opportunities.  All candidates will receive a personal and confidential evaluation of their performance and any recommendations for future preparation.

Organizational Support Finally, we stand ready to support the organization in any challenges to the process.  We have over 10 years experience in designing evaluation processes and assessment centers.  We use only trained evaluators and subject matter experts.  All materials are validated to applicable standards and local procedures/guidelines.  If a challenge does arise, our staff will represent the process and participate in reaching a resolution of the dispute.

The final result will be a professional design and delivery of custom assessment of the candidates' skills and abilities.  Not only is the best qualified person identified for the position, but candidates are assisted in preparing for future opportunities while providing maximum protection to the organization.

Typical Process and Time Frames

The typical time frame required for an assessment center  is a minimum of 90 days in a 7 Phase process.  

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Phase 1:  Site Visit and Interview for Proposal
The initial site visit and interview with representatives responsible will determine the type of process that will suit both the needs of the organization and accomplish the goals of the position.  A cost proposal will be prepared and submitted for review outlining the scope of the work and schedule of deliverables.

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Phase 2:  Job Task Analysis  
The position being evaluated will be divided in to tasks and a factor applied or "weighted" to determine the importance of each task.

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Phase 3:  Needs Assessment & Evaluation of Critical Factors
Once the needs assessment of the position is complete, exercises will be designed to evaluate the critical factors identified in the needs assessment.

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Phase 4:  Candidates Briefing
Typically 7 to 10 days prior to delivery, items discussed in the briefing include: 
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an overview of the process, 

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the rating of the candidates, and 

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how to prepare for the process.  

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Phase 5:  Actual Delivery of Assessment Process
Time length of delivery will depend upon recommendations and needs of organization. If both written evaluation and assessment center process, may be administered in more than one day.

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Phase 6:  Compile Results & Candidate Reports 
Compiling of the results and the preparation of the individual candidates reports will be completed within 7 days of phase 5.

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Phase 7:  Delivery of Results and Debriefing
The final phase is the delivery of the results to the responsible party and the candidates debriefing.  All project information is provided in hard copy and on a CD in a word processing format for storage and later retrieval.

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