We at
StellarRays are specialist in
designing and developing Assessment / Development centers.
We have conducted very specialized AC/ DC’s for very Large Conglomerate’s and have been retained for long durations especially Leadership role’s
An assessment center is basically a series of assessments carried out using several techniques like simulation, psychometric test and exercises to take critical decisions like selective or rejecting a candidate for recruitment, for promotions and appraisals etc.
Simulations exercises are an integral part of both assessment and development centers. They basically are situations, exercises and conditions which imitate the real life working scenario of the assessee. They find a special place in assessments because they allow opportunities to observe and assess the assessee’s behavior pertaining to each job related competency. Examples of simulations include group exercises, in-basket exercises, structured interviews, presentations, and fact-finding exercises.
Development Center
Development Centers and assessment centers are often confused as being the same as they use the same techniques to evaluate employees. But there are certain clear differences between them. A development center like an assessment center uses assessment techniques like simulation, psychometrics etc, but the purpose of it is totally different.
A development center as the name suggests is conducted only for the developmental purposes of the employees. It is conducted to assess potential, to identify strengths and development needs and the end result is a well documented individual development plan for each participant.
A development center when used in the organization has a greater acceptability amongst the employees as it is seen as a non-threatening and objective assessment of development areas. Involvement and buy in of line managers can be beautifully integrated in the development center process by sharing information with them regarding the performance of their subordinates or team members and seeking their feedback about the participants on their on the job performance. This creates a partnership which is crucial for the individual development plan created after development center to be acted out and the goals outlined, achieved.
