Why are assessing, selecting and developing soft skills so important?
Research demonstrates that employing “the right kind of people” to fit the culture of an organisation is more important in achieving excellence than having the right experience, qualifications and techniques.
When selecting for new employment or promotion, some interviewers have good intuition but with little factual support. Others use various ad hoc methods.
This process provides:
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An increased likelihood of choosing the right people for the job and to fit the culture of the organisation
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More accurate assessment of development needs
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Integration of personal development with performance management
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A superior engagement from managers in the development of their people
"The personal development programme has for the first time given us a comprehensive and robust process for truly developing staff in line with both the business needs and their own desires."
Nicola Penn,
Assoc Dir.
Poolia Parker Bridge
"Introducing competencies into our interviewing process has made a huge difference to the organization. We can now clearly identify the personal skills and attributes needed to be successful.”
Nicola Penn,
Assoc Dir
Poolia Parker Bridge
Why are assessing, selecting and developing soft skills so important?
Research demonstrates that employing “the right kind of people” to fit the culture of an organisation is more important in achieving excellence than having the right experience, qualifications and techniques.
When selecting for new employment or promotion, some interviewers have good intuition but with little factual support. Others use various ad hoc methods.
This process provides:
-
An increased likelihood of choosing the right people for the job and to fit the culture of the organisation
-
More accurate assessment of development needs
-
Integration of personal development with performance management
-
A superior engagement from managers in the development of their people
"The personal development programme has for the first time given us a comprehensive and robust process for truly developing staff in line with both the business needs and their own desires."
Nicola Penn,
Assoc Dir.
Poolia Parker Bridge
"Introducing competencies into our interviewing process has made a huge difference to the organization. We can now clearly identify the personal skills and attributes needed to be successful.”
Nicola Penn,
Assoc Dir
Poolia Parker Bridge