Assesment and Development Center

People Power. Precision Unleashed.

Your people are the engine of your success. At Acumen, we fine-tune that engine for peak performance. Our Assessment & Development Centers don't just evaluate; they ignite potential, transforming emerging leaders and sharpening executive edge.

Accelerated growth. Future-ready leadership.

With Acumen: Unleashthe power within.

Forge Leaders, Not Just Titles With Our Assessment Centers

Our Assessment Centers don't just evaluate; they unlock the next level of leadership within your organisation. We meticulously assess at two crucial levels:

Emerging Leaders: We pinpoint those rising stars, brimming with potential. Through dynamic evaluations, we ensure they're not just ready for a promotion, but ready to lead with confidence and vision.

Future Executives: Your seasoned professionals are ready for the C-suite. Our assessments go beyond the resume, providing the insights and tools they need to navigate complexity, drive innovation, and shape the future of your business.

From Potential to Powerhouse: Cultivating Tomorrow's Leaders

Assessment reveals the spark; development fans the flames. Our Development Centers are where potential transforms into impactful leadership.We craft personalised development journeys, complete with immersive training and real-time feedback. Your people won't just grow, they'll thrive.

● Individual Roadmaps: Tailored plans ensure that each participant embarks on a leadership journey suited to their unique potential.
● Immersive Experiences: Through simulations and scenario-based training, your team faces real-world challenges in a controlled, developmental environment.
● Continuous Feedback: With actionable, ongoing feedback, participants can directly address areas for improvement and quickly evolve into more effective leaders.

The Assessment Center Process:

1. Analysing the Existing Competency Framework

We start by reviewing your existing competency model (if available) to align our assessments with your company’s standards.

2. Conducting Job Role Analysis and Stakeholder Interviews

By understanding the expectations for key roles from stakeholders, we ensure our assessments reflect the competencies that truly matter.

3. Studying the Business Environment

Analysing your industry and competitive landscape helps us incorporate relevant external factors into our assessment approach.

4. Shortlisting Critical Competencies

If no existing competency framework is available, we develop a list of essential skills and behaviours to evaluate during the AC.

5. Designing Custom Assessment Tools and Behaviorally Anchored Rating Scales (BARs)

We create tailored simulations, scenarios, and BARs that accurately reflect real-world challenges your leaders face.

6. Developing Kits for Participants and Assessors

All participants and assessors receive clear, structured materials to guide them through the assessment process.

7. Orientation Session with Participants and Assessors

Before assessments begin, we hold an orientation to explain the process, tools, and expectations.

8. Conducting the AC

Our assessments are immersive and interactive, simulating real work scenarios to test participants’ skills under pressure.

9. Creating Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

Based on assessment results, we provide personalised feedback and development plans for each participant.

10. Debriefing the IDPs with Participants and Their Managers

○ We don’t just hand over the IDPs; we ensure participants and their managers fully understand the feedback and have a roadmap for improvement.

The Development Center Process:

1. Analysing the Existing Competency Framework

If your organisation has a defined competency framework, we use it as the foundation for the development process.

2. Analysing Job Roles and Conducting Stakeholder Interviews

We determine the skills needed for growth by speaking with stakeholders and understanding the key drivers for success.

3. Studying the Business Environment

By examining the broader market context, we ensure the development strategies align with external factors affecting your industry.

4. Shortlisting Key Competencies for Development

If no pre-existing framework is available, we create a focused list of competencies to develop in participants.

5. Designing Development Tools and BARs

Customised exercises and behaviorally anchored rating scales ensure participants grow in the areas that matter most.

6. Developing Kits for Participants and Assessors

Each participant receives personalised development materials, while assessors are equipped with tools to track progress and offer feedback.

7. Orientation Session with Participants and Assessors

Before the development process begins, participants and assessors are briefed on goals, methods, and expectations.

8. Conducting the DC

Participants are engaged in dynamic, hands-on development activities, gaining real-time experience and feedback in areas critical to leadership success.

9. Creating Individual Development Plans (IDPs)

Based on performance in the DC, participants receive customised IDPs outlining the exact steps needed for their growth.

10. Debriefing the IDPs with Participants and Their Managers

Together with their managers, participants review their progress, ensuring accountability and clarity on how to proceed.

11. Charting Out an Action Plan for Development

The final step is an actionable plan that ensures continuous development, helping participants move confidently toward their goals.

Why Choose Us for Your AC/DC?

Our AC/DC approach is more than a program—it's a partnership. We work alongside your team, crafting personalised journeys that align individual aspirations with your organisation's goals.

Tailored Solutions: Whether you have an existing competency framework or need to build one, our solutions are customised to your unique needs.

Action-Oriented Development: From immersive simulations to real-time feedback, our processes focus on creating tangible leadership outcomes.

Comprehensive Support: From initial orientation to debriefing, we provide end-to-end support that ensures lasting growth for participants and clear direction for managers.

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