Michael Laithangbam

When the former American automobile giant Oldsmobile met an ill fate because it ignored the need for innovation, it was a nod to the need for effective team assessment.  Those in charge of innovation at Oldsmobile turned a blind eye to fuel efficiency, made no amendments to design, and ultimately failed to innovate.  It paints...

My decade-long journey in learning and assessment has shown me how technology is reshaping talent evaluation. But with a growing number of skill assessment tools flooding the market, pinpointing the ideal solution for your organization can be daunting.  With that in mind, this article simplifies the selection process by showcasing 11 of the most effective...

Ever hired someone who seemed perfect on paper but turned out to be a total mismatch? It happens more often than you think, and it can cost your company big time – we’re talking up to $240,000! But there’s a way to avoid those expensive hiring blunders: pre-employment assessment tests.  These tests are like x-ray...

What comes to your mind when you hear the word “assessment”? Is it a periodic test? A high-stakes exam? A job interview? Or maybe even a personality evaluation? Here’s a fact — it can be any of those things.  Depending on the purpose, there are 13 types of assessments consisting Diagnostic, Formative, Summative, Interim, Ipsative,...