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The Assessment Center Method

As early as the turn of the last century, a revolutionary new method for identifying leadership potential emerged in Europe. The idea was surprisingly simple: In order to identify leadership potential, participants were confronted with a set of tasks that closely resemble real leadership situations. The behavior of the participants was observed and assessed scientifically in a systematic manner. The basic idea was that participants who do well in the simulated tasks are likely to do well in reality as well, implying that the future success of a manager can be accurately predicted. The idea has stood the test of time and is now widely known as the Assessment Center method. A large body of research supports and proves that the Assessment Center is the method of choice for reliably assessing leadership potential.

The Scitrain Assessment Centers

Scitrain has taken the assessment center method to a new dimension developing centers to assess the potential of candidates at every management level. Each Scitrain assessment center is scientifically grounded, and is designed to be at its effective best through customization that will meet the needs of your organization.

1. Leadership Potential Center (from manager to executive)

In the Leadership Potential Center (LPC), managers seeking to move to the executive level of leadership experience the fascination of a complex business world unfolding. This world is shaped by each and every action of the participants; whatever the participants do has a profound and irreversible impact on the evolving business world.

At the core of the Leadership Potential Center is a complex computer-simulated business game Cosmetica, a high-fidelity simulation of a company operating on the national market that is characterized by a high degree of realism, complexity and unpredictability. In addition to the simulation, candidates engage in activities such as role plays, presentations and case studies, all of which are thematically embedded into the assessment center.

2. Executive Development Center (from executive to senior executive)

In the Executive Development Center (EDC), executive leaders engage in a unique experience that assesses their potential and prepares them to lead the company from the highest levels. Candidates experience a complex business environment, where they are required to manage a company that is at a critical juncture of its business cycle. In keeping with the Scitrain approach, the center is rooted in realism and is a high-fidelity simulation of a company operating in the international market.

During the course of the center, participants work on a variety of case studies and strategic scenarios which require them to think critically in a dynamic business environment. Participants focus on the global impact of their decisions and implementation of strategies on a global scale.

3. A Day in the Life of a Manager (from individual contributor to manager)

ADLM steps in as individual contributors ponder their move into the management cadre. This program thrusts participants in the complex world of a manager and the multiple tasks a manager is encountered with on a daily basis. A realistic and time-intensive program, ADLM is customized to each organization, offering a realistic simulation of the tasks faced by a manager in your organization.

During the course of the day, the participants are in the role of a manager and are faced with difficult situations where they break down overall solutions into goals, create problem-solution measures and review employees’ performance indicators. Additionally, participants engage in several complex role play scenarios.

Observation & Assessment

Scitrain’s strong scientific grounding is evident in its observation processes. Several trained observers (ideally experienced leaders from your company) observe the behavior of the participants over the course of the various exercises. Observation is guided by predefined competencies such as team leadership, strategic thinking, problem solving or communication. At the end of each exercise, observers rate the performance of each participant independently using a standardized rating scale. By combining the independent judgments of several trained observers, a highly objective measure is obtained.

Evaluation Software

The results of the various exercises are fed into a software tool that allows for a thorough evaluation of the performance of each participant. The software tool automatically generates ranking lists, tabular reports and graphical profiles of the participants’ performance. Furthermore, the software contains additional functions for conducting sophisticated statistical analysis. Using the software, the participants’ leadership potential can be evaluated in a concise and comprehensive manner.