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...

“Hiring is the most important people function you have, and most of us aren’t as good at it as we think. Refocusing your resources on hiring better will have a higher return than almost any training program you can develop.” – Laszlo Bock, Co-founder & CEO of Humu During my 12 years of experience in...

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,...

“The students of the future will demand learning support that is appropriate for their situation or context. Nothing more, nothing less. And they want it at the moment the need arises. Not sooner, not later. Mobile devices will be a key technology to providing that learning support.” – Dr. Marcus Specht, Professor of Advanced Learning...

Picture walking into a classroom buzzing with a different kind of energy – where every student is not just learning but also actively understanding and shaping their educational journey. This is the power of student self-assessment. Beyond mere academic evaluations, self-assessments are a transformative tool. They foster self-awareness, goal-setting, and critical thinking, driving students toward...

Until a few years ago, teachers, trainers, and recruiters relied on age-old paper-based tests for their assessment needs. This assessment method required them to navigate through a series of tasks, including Coming up with the right questions Printing the test papers Setting up an assessment center Invigilating the assessment Manually grading the responses Phew! Then...

Recruitment can be a tiring process when you’re drowning in a pool of resumes and going out of your way to find the best candidates. Also, you can never be sure about the information provided in the resumes. Take a look at the percentage of applicants who lie on their resumes! Source So naturally, you...

Personality assessment looks like an interesting game to play, right? It’s much more than that. In fact, assessing one’s persona can make a huge difference in the life of a person, whether personally or professionally. And especially for business organizations that hire talents as a part of their daily functioning. Take a look at the...

Student assessment is not what it used to be. The traditional method of taking a standardized test and simply hoping for the best is no longer the norm. Now, it is a dynamic and diverse process that aims to enhance learning outcomes for every student.  But what exactly is student assessment, and why is it...