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,...

“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...

Imagine trying to solve a puzzle without knowing if you have all the right pieces. That’s what it’s like to make decisions about learning, hiring, or training without using the right assessment tools. But what is an assessment tool? These tools aren’t just about ticking boxes—they’re designed to uncover the insights that truly matter. From...

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...

Have you ever been a part of a team where things just don’t click despite everyone having the right skills? It might be attributable to personality differences.  We all have unique ways of thinking and behaving, and these traits impact how we interact with others. Personality assessments act like a decoder, helping us understand these...

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...