Michael Laithangbam

Ever wonder how decisions are made about who’s fit for school or the right pick for a job? That’s where formal assessments come in. They’re the big tests—like the SAT or coding exams for techies—that help measure what you know and can do.Think of it as the key to unlocking new opportunities and getting a...

I’ve watched too many hiring decisions get made on the clean story a resume tells. That’s why I rely on hiring assessment methods early, before interviews start doing what they often do best: rewarding confidence, polish, and the “right” answers.  A bad hire can look perfect on paper and then unravel in the first month...

Imagine being a detective, but instead of solving mysteries involving crimes, you’re tasked with unraveling the enigma of human behavior.  That’s precisely what a functional behavior assessment (FBA) is all about – a comprehensive process that delves deep into the root causes of challenging behaviors. In the realm of business, mental health, and even education,...

Feeling overwhelmed by a stack of resumes and endless interviews for your digital marketing team?   An online digital marketing assessment can be your secret weapon for hiring success. This powerful tool goes beyond resumes and cover letters, diving deep to assess a candidate’s proficiency in key areas like SEO, social media marketing, content marketing, and...

In this era of talent wars, understanding the nuances of employee assessments is pivotal.  While pre-employment assessments can be a compass, guiding companies to undiscovered talent, post-employment assessments, on the other hand, are the north star for ongoing development, steering growth and success.  So, let’s decode both of them. Here is a detailed guide where...

I sat in on a corporate training debrief a few weeks ago. The L&D team had every reason to feel good: six weeks, full completion, solid engagement numbers on paper. Then the VP asked what anyone who signs off on training budgets eventually asks: “So what can they actually do now that they couldn’t before?”...

My first week consulting for a school district, I sat in on a seventh-grade math class. Sharp teacher. Well-structured lesson. Fifteen minutes in, she stopped mid-sentence. Half the room had that look. The polite, slightly panicked nod that means “I have no idea what you are talking about, but I am not going to be...

Let’s face it. The ongoing discussion surrounding “formative vs. summative assessments” is anything but new. Countless people have engaged in this age-old debate, trying to prove one of them better than the other. Which one of these is more useful? How do they differ, and why do they matter?  Also, do they offer identical benefits,...