The Impact of Selection and the Assessment Center Method on Leader Development

摘要: Personnel selection is a factor that has big impact on the development of individual leaders. An appropriate instrument for leaders assessment center (AC) method. This condensed probationary period in which candidates are observed and evaluated variety simulation exercises by group independent assessors with respect to several relevant behavioral dimensions, mostly used identify leadership potential. But it only attains its full effect when quality standards considered. That is, ACs have be developed, implemented, according their intended purpose; organizations must analyze target position define success-relevant behavior sophisticated methods, resulting dimensions can defined consistency. On this basis developed tap into all facets previously competencies. During AC process itself, use systematic procedures record rate assessed discuss observations judgments other order monitor minimize inevitable subjectivity. The whole results fair sound report assessed, allows well-founded decisions made helpful feedback provided. Due solid theoretical foundation, involvement stakeholders, systematic, multi-methodical approach, most tangible encountered leader also an culture respective organization. With implementation application method, organization makes clear statement concerning perception good one willing invest development.