1. Using ASSESS Systems
within the
Talent Management Process
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2. Agenda
Who We Are – Colorado Assessments, LLC and ASSESS Systems
Our approach to competencies & ASSESS Systems
Define Success – ASSESS Competency Library & Modeling Process
Hire & Promote the Best – using ASSESS in the Recruitment Process
ASSESS Personality Selection assessment
Develop Excellence – using ASSESS in the Development Process
ASSESS Personality Development assessment
ASSESS 360 assessment
Focus 360
ASSESS Review
Other Issues
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3. Who We Are
Assess Systems & Colorado Assessments, LLC.
Developers of ASSESS Systems
International company providing state-of-the-art, targeted selection and
development solutions
A team of organizational psychologists, software engineers, designers
and service professional
Test validation focusing on criterion-related validation (i.e., predicting job
performance measures)
Rigorous, on-going programs of research and development for US and
international markets
4. Assess Systems
Serving client organizations in over 30 countries
AUSTRIA
GERMANY
CHINA
HUNGARY
HONG KONG
PORTUGAL
PHILIPPINES
BRAZIL NETHERLANDS
SINGAPORE
CANADA SPAIN
SOUTH KOREA
CHILE AUSTRALIA
SWEDEN
COLOMBIA TAIWAN
INDIA
COSTA RICA SWITZERLAND
ECUADOR INDONESIA
UNITED
MEXICO KINGDOM NEW ZEALAND
PANAMA
UNITED STATES
VENEZUELA
5. History of ASSESS
1970’s - Developed an “expert system” Assessment Computerized
Based on the GZTS, the DFO and intellectual ability tests Expertise Systems
Test scores and personality profile results were “read” and
interpreted by the system to produce an evaluation report
ASSESS
Helped to train new psychologists to become expert judges
1986 - Created the ASSESS System based on recognizing this internal tool would satisfy a
market need for an inexpensive, automated assessment product. PC software for DOS.
1996 - Released the Windows version of ASSESS shortening test battery and improving
report format.
1999 - Launched Internet version of ASSESS allowing 24/7 access and centralized database.
2003 - Released the next generation of ASSESS.
Mapped Personality Assessment to Competency Models
Added More Scales
Offered More Languages
Included Competency Modeling module to support the process
2004 - Released the ASSESS 360 module
2008 – Released ASSESS Progress 5
6. Our Approach
Competency Models are the
beginning not the destination!
Models must be practical, usable
and useful.
We empower clients!
Focus on business results.
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7. ASSESS Systems – A Hire to Retire System!
Succession Planning/
Attract Select Performance Career Development
Competency Builder ASSESS Selection ASSESS 360° ASSESS Development
ASSESS Review
Assess future Assess current
Efficient process for
performance against the Assess potential against
translating business potential against the
competency model. company’s competency other company
strategy to
model and behavioral competency model s to
competency models.
standards. determine high
potentials and prepare
Creating the blueprint
them for next steps.
Strategic
Competency Models Operational
Tactical
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8. Where to Use Competency Models
Senior Management
Mid Manager/Supervisor
Sales
Technical/Professional
Frontline Staff
- Any Position -
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9. A Useful Competency Model will…
Align people within positions to achieve business
goals.
Identify intellectual, personal and technical factors
critical to job success.
Provide “tools” to assess those factors for hiring,
development and succession planning.
Differentiate between the trivial many and the vital
few.
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10. Common Errors in Competency Development
Too many competencies
No implementation tools or plan
No buy-in from management
Failure to connect to business goals
Trying to stretch the model too far
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11. ASSESS – Define Success
ASSESS aligns people with business strategy to
achieve success.
ASSESS is easily customized to your model of success.
If you already have a competency model defined, ASSESS reports can be linked
to your existing model.
Or, use our Competency Modeling process to quickly and easily build (or revise) a
model.
Competency modeling is a facilitated process with your internal content experts which:
aligns people-strategy with business-strategy
defines the competencies that are important for success in a role.
Use and customize competencies from the ASSESS Competency Library
Add custom competencies as needed
Customize ASSESS selection and development reports and Assess360 to focus
on the key competencies
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12. What is a Competency?
A cluster of innate
and learned
characteristics that
lead to effective
behaviors and
outcomes on the job.
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13. ASSESS Competency Library
The ASSESS Competency Model Builder uses 38
competencies grouped into three general areas:
Thinking
Working
Relating
Custom competencies easily integrated into the Model Builder.
Or use Standard Competency models built into ASSESS
Executive
Manager
Supervisor
Sales Manager
Individual Contributor
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14. Competency Modeling Process
Job Discussion
Identify Outcomes and related
Behaviors
Competency Identification
Three Sorting Exercises
using Competency Library
Competency Verification
Close the loop by linking back to
the job
Add Additional Competencies
Competency Refinement
Tailor to the organization
Assessment Customization
Interview Guide
15. ASSESS Provides feedback on
the Whole Person
Potential
(ASSESS Personality for
Selection & Development)
&
Performance
(ASSESS 360°)
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16. ASSESS – Hire/Promote the Best
ASSESS integrates a series of assessments to
evaluate job fit based on YOUR model of success.
Feedback regarding work-related personality and intellectual abilities
Competency-based reports provide additional insight into those factors that help or
hinder the display of job-specific competencies
Structured Interview Guides and Interview Probes to facilitate the interview
process
Management Suggestions to help with on-boarding new hires
Additional Customization options: validate a success profile, develop custom
norms
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17. ASSESS Personality Assessment
Optional intellectual ability
assessment
Measures 25+
characteristics which
impact behavior
Reports interpret these
results in the context of the
desired competencies
Normed against a database
of professionals/managers
Available in 12 different
languages
Ongoing U.S. and
international validation
research
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18. Intellectual Abilities
• Critical Thinking
• Abstract Thinking
• Mental Alertness
• Verbal Comprehension
ASSESS is designed to integrate seven different ability tests, a
feature that is unique to our system. Depending upon the
requirements of the position and the time available for testing, a
candidate may be given any combination of these tests.
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19. ASSESS
Personality-
Competency
Linkage
The foundation of the
ASSESS Competency-
based feedback reports is
the relationship between
specific personality
characteristics and a
particular competency.
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20. Personality Characteristics
Map to Competencies
For the Competency,
Driving for Results…
Personality Characteristics measured
in ASSESS which roll into this
competency.
Thinking Working Relating
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21. Personality Characteristics
Map to Competencies
For the Competency,
Interpersonal Communication…
Personality Characteristics measured
in ASSESS which roll into this
competency.
Thinking Working Relating
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22. Personality Characteristics
Map to Competencies
For the Competency,
Safety…
Personality Characteristics measured
in ASSESS which roll into this
competency.
Thinking Working Relating
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25. ASSESS – Develop Excellence
ASSESS includes tools to help people grow and
develop in their roles.
Development reports provide feedback on work-related personality and
intellectual abilities along with additional insight into those factors that
help or hinder the display of job specific competencies.
Assess 360 reports provide targeted feedback on behavior.
Group reports aid in overall team-building, and group development
workshops.
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26. The Talent Development Matrix
Will assist you to think of how to
best develop all of your people
regardless of their ability level
Considers both current job
performance and future potential
Will help you to guide people to
develop in ways that align personal
needs and aptitudes with business
objectives
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29. Competency Graphs for Development
Personality Assessment
Graphic shows those
personality
characteristics which
might help or hinder the
display of the
competency.
The colored boxes will
help identify areas of
strength and areas for
potential development.
The narrative will
discuss how personal
characteristics might
impact behavior.
Use for succession
planning.
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30. 360 Assessment Feedback Based on the Competency Model
360º Feedback
Drill down into
each
competency for
more detailed
information.
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31. Development Suggestions based on the Competency Model
Books, On-line Learning,
Courses, Multimedia –
updated every year by an
outside firm dedicated to
researching resources.
As well as the
ability to add
company specific
resources.
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32. ASSESS Competency-Based 360
ASSESS 360 represents the next generation of multi-rater feedback tools. Like most 360° tools,
Assess 360 collects and reports anonymous feedback from an individual's peers, boss, direct reports,
and/or customers. But, Assess 360 is anything but typical--it offers a powerful combination of flexibility
and depth of content.
Easy
Completely web-based survey, administration and reporting (paper and pencil survey available)
Rate multiple people at a time, reducing administration time for raters
Allows for comparative ratings
Versatile:
Use as stand-alone development tool or as the perfect compliment to the ASSESS Competency-
based Development Report for coaching and workshops
Books, On-line Learning, Courses, and Multimedia suggestions can be customized to the
organization
Focused:
Dimensions and behaviors populated directly from your competency model
Competency Rankings
Behavior Ratings
Detailed Development Suggestions for lowest rated competencies
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33. Track Progress - ASSESS 360 Focus
An interim 360 assessment to measure progress made on
specific competencies and behaviors.
Participants select which competencies to
measure and the specific behaviors tied to
each competency. Assists in measuring
progress on development plan.
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34. Measure Excellence - ASSESS Progress
Facilitates thoughtful and productive development discussions
Assess Progesss
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35. Manager Resources
The assessment report directs managers to a Managerial Site to assist
them in using ASSESS for Selection & Coaching.
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36. What Modules are Included in ASSESS?
Competency building module
Assessment Module
Developmental Support Module
Assess Progress Module
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37. Consulting Services
Consulting services
Competency model development
Competency implementation
Account Management
Training & support
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38. ASSESS Licensing & Fees
Per model fee or licensing available to allow unlimited models to be loaded
into ASSESS System.
ASSESS set-up – 1 time fee includes training on using the various sites.
Reports – processed using units
ASSESS Personality – 2 units/report for first report (Selection or Development)
subsequent report for same person is then 1 unit (ie: Development reports)
ASSESS 360 – 2 units/report
ASSESS Focus360 – ½ unit/report
Certification training available for Competency Modeling Process.
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39. Technical Implementation
Web-based application supported by a team of Bigby Havis system engineers and
programmers.
As a web-based program, all ASSESS System upgrades are provided to the client at
no additional cost.
Ability to provide relevant ASSESS data* via a Web ADI interface.
All ASSESS Systems data is backed up and mirrored on offsite servers for
redundancy.
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40. User Comments
How has ASSESS added value to your clients?
“The ability to create custom competency models for the client. But the real ROI is creating a complete
development plan and working with it. The templates for action plans and guidance on creating and using
them move the process forward quickly. Developmental suggestions are valuable as well”
“ASSESS is exceptionally valuable when used as an end-to-end talent management solution.”
“The Customer Support provided by BHA is better than any other company. Not only the phone support when
we have questions, but the ability to immediately process reports. This helps meet our customers’ needs
without flinching when we have an urgent request.”
What types of projects have you used ASSESS for?
“At the {client} company we were asked to provide 22 development assessments to support succession
planning. I provided feedback to the CEO and President; then provided a group report for the President and
his 6 key team members. This was very helpful to the client.”
“We have included as part of our coaching process with clients; also used in our Group assessment (work with
a leadership team of 10-15 providing individual feedback, use 360 report, sometimes development report. A
group report is presented as well, helping understand group dynamics, what interventions are needed, it is
really team enhancement); ASSESS is valuable in this process.”
How does it compare to other tools you have used?
“All of the above, plus the ability to use the tool in selection. Once a competency model has been created for
coaching and development, clients are intrigued by the ability to use the same model in selection and
promotion. We’ve never had any selection tools to offer clients. “
“The materials are fantastic.”
“ASSESS has the edge in customizability.”
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ASSESS Certifications
Strategic Success Modeling Consultant
ASSESS – Standard and Advanced Certifications
ASSESS Leadership Development Certification
Strategic Business Partners
Bigby Havis – developers of ASSESS Systems
MTC – partners in online applicant tracking system
LabOne – providers of oral drug testing
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42. Thank you for the opportunity
to present
ASSESS Systems
to you today.
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