Friday, October 2, 2009

WHAT IS COMPETENCY-BASED ASSESSMENT?

Competency assessment refers to a behaviourally based evaluation procedure which incorporates multiple assessment techniques and ratings of various competency related behaviours relevant to a particular job.

During a typical BIT competency assessment, participants complete a series of simulation exercises as well as a collection of psychometric assessments. These exercises and assessments are used to gather information regarding a participant’s job related competencies. The information is then incorporated into a detailed report for each participant and feedback is provided to the relevant manager and the participant. During the feedback session the participant’s strengths and development areas are highlighted in line with the competencies required for successful job execution.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE?
Baobab Inspired Talent (BIT) assesses competencies for the purpose of:
 
1. Assisting HR professionals and managers in the recruitment and selection process by providing additional candidate information to aid in their decision making,
2. Identifying employees' job related development areas and creating personal development plans, and
3. Enhancing teamwork and cooperation between individual team members by creating an awareness and understanding of each individual team memner's strenghts and preferences.
 
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
The following benefits can be achieved through competency based assessment:
 
1. An assessment of past behaviour can assist you in predicting future behaviour
2. Multiple assessment techniques are used to verify the results obtained
3. The competencies measured are related to successful job execution
4. Objectivity of evaluation is ensured through the utilisation of trained assessors
 
WHAT IS THE PROCESS?
BIT services include:

1. Identification of essential work related competencies for assessment focus (pre-assessment)
2. Administration of competency-based assessments by trained assessors and psychometrists
3. Development of detailed reports and feedback to relevant individuals (post-assessment)
 
For detailed information visit http://www.inspiredtalent.co.za/ or

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