Assessment Centres How can you make sure you have the right people with the correct skills, abilities and personality to fit your organisation? The use of assessment techniques enables you to search for the particular skills and values that your organisation needs. Research has shown that assessment centres based around competency-focused exercises are the most accurate predictor of future performance. Iridium has successfully undertaken design, development and facilitation of assessment centres for a range of 'blue chip' clients including major telecommunications companies, major defence contractors and leading education organisations.  You can call Colin Graves now on 07881 636538 to discuss your requirements or read on. Why Choose Iridium? Iridium has run assessment centres for some of the UK's leading organisations. We have in-depth knowledge of how to design your centre successfully. We know how to handle the complex logistics involved in making a centre successful. We have the experience and so we are pragmatic to balance the theory with the reality of achieving outcomes quickly. We are flexible and work directly with our clients.   We are independent and so source exercises from a variety of suppliers, as well as using our own material. We are professional and never lose sight of the need to also make the assessment centres an enjoyable experience for all involved.   What is the difference between an Assessment Centre and a Development Centre? Both assessment centres and development centres use the same techniques, however a development centre is typically used in-house with existing staff and leads to on-going development whereas an assessment centre is used primarily for selection.  For more information on development centres see our separate section. What is an Assessment Centre?      A process not a place  •     Several Candidates (4-12) observed together •     Multiple exercises •     Opportunity to observe behaviour •     Observation made by trained observers •     A systematic assessment process is used based on competencies •     Candidates able to demonstrate skills and abilities, not just talk about them •      Produces a yes/no decision  Assessment Centre Design Your assessment centre from Iridium will be tailored to your exact needs taking into account your organiation's culture and the competencies that you value. If necessary we will work with you to put a competency framework in place. As we are truly independent you have a wide range of different exercises to chose from: developed by ourselves as well as sourced externally.  Alternatively we can design bespoke exercises for you. Typical assessment centre exercises include;          competency based interviews         fact finding          in-tray exercises         group discussions         analysis and presentation exercises either individually or in a group          negotiation exercises         individual presentations         indoor and outdoor 'building' exercises         numerical reasoning tests         verbal reasoning tests Personality Questionnaires and 360 Degree Feedback Our consultants are accredited users of a range of personality questionnaires that can be included in your assessment centre. The most commonly used questionnaire is OPQ. We can also facilitate 360 degree feedback if required. Assessor Provision and Training Iridium can provide assessors and/or can train your staff to assess at a tailored half day assessor training workshop.  Outcomes The outcome from an assessment centre is a balanced judgement on each candidate enabling a selection to be made. Iridium's consultants are trained to facilitate the moderation of 'scores' at the end of an assessment centre. You can call Colin Graves on 07881 636538 now to discuss your requirements or contact us now via the web. Learn More If you want to learn more about best practice and assessment centres please order a free three page overview: "Assessment and Development Centre design and delivery" . We also send out a monthly newsletter and tips - see example tips and sign up. You can trial some assessment centre exercises at SHL's site.       Contact Us        Development Centres      Meet Us       What People Say         Home