Finding the stars

Numerous studies have proven that top performers in an organization are capable of producing results far above the average. So how can companies define, measure, select and develop the key skills for success?

Gut feel is not enough

Most companies rely on gut feel, a CV and an interview to recruit personnel. This process can be greatly improved by adding psychometric tools to help make better hiring and promotion decisions. Leading assessment tools have decades of research behind them and are being used by major companies and organizations around the world. These tools provide an objective, well researched and professional way of finding the right person.

Finding the right fit

Recruitment costs, training costs and organizational effectiveness are all wasted when a new hire (or internally promoted manager) fails to perform. The cost of failure is enormous - and we have all seen it happen. By clearly identifying key competencies - and then measuring these in an objective way - organizations can substantially increase the chances of finding the right person. Gut feel is still important, and assessments do not replace the interview or need for "chemistry", but they do provide a much greater degree of accuracy, professionalism and objectivity.

One size does not fit all

There are hundreds of assessments in the market. All profess to be well researched, accurate and useful. How do you know which are relevant to you? We do not design tests - we use a team of experienced organizational Psychologists to select the tests which are most accurate. Our tools are rigorously validated and subject to the strictest criteria and independent review. We also have the expertise to advise what type of test is valid for what purpose - and what their limitations are.

Find Out More

Click Psychometric Tests for info about which tests we offer.

Click Training for information about our EQ programs

Click Star Profiling to learn how we use cutting edge tests to build a recruitment and development profile based on the proven success of your "stars".

For references and research information please click the References section or contacts us anytime.

“The biggest accomplishment I've had is to find great people.” - Jack Welch

"He who knows others is wise.He who knows himself is enlightened." -Lao Tzu, Tao Te Ching

“No one can succeed or last long as a leader if he does not have a high EQ”
- SM Lee Kuan Yew at Harvard University October 2000.

A study of 1000 people found that 1 out of 3 admitted to lying in their CV.
30% of companies did not check references in CVs