Glorious 12th: Development Centres are The Way Forward!

Companies are often put off assessment centres because of the time input required and also the potential cost involved. With Trafalgar's Development Team, we have an eye on both which gives you the ownership and control, with cost effective support and external expertise when required, and with comfort in the knowledge that you have an objective recruitment process in place.

Approach
The first stage is to agree the process:

 Agreement on the Objective//Purpose
 Agree Competency Measures/Indicators
(Practical/Measurable/Observable)
 Identify Activities to Cover Competencies
 Agree Feedback Options
 Produce Timetable
(Order/Observers/Timings)
 Produce Paperwork to Support
 Run the Event
 Deliver the Feedback

Pre-event
Clarity around skills required is essential, both technical and competence. From there the planning of the event can take place around competencies, indicators, activities, timetable and paperwork. This may also involve the up skilling of internal assessors/observers.

Event
Managing the logistics is critical with the co-ordination of both the attendees and observers. The smooth running is the basis to creating the right environment for people to excel.

Decision Making
The objective process takes place to determine the right candidate(s) for the position(s) available.

Feedback
One area that sets organisations apart is the commitment to feedback both internally and externally. It also forms the basis of an effective personal development plan.

Benefits
- Managed by the organisation giving ownership and control over costs
- A practical approach for maximum objectivity
- ‘Personalised event to fit in the organisational culture
- Development of internal skills (observation/assessment)
- Credibility both internally and externally (the experience)
- Feedback for individual development.

Next Step For You
For more information contact: Adrian Towell, Director, adrian@trafalgarpeople.co.uk
- Mob: +44 (0) 7785 988944