Programme Description:
The Assessment and Development Centre (ADC) programme is designed to enable participants to understand how to set up and run Assessment and Development Centre Programmes for their staff and to ensure compatibility with Company Goals.

Topics:
What is an Assessment/Development Centre?
How it supplements and improves the standard appraisal process
How it complements succession planning
Goal to improve quality performance, not identify weakness
Avoiding the negatives
Remaining observational not judgmental
Selling the benefits to staff and managers
Part of the Management Development programme
Path to clear and committed training and experience planning
Planning
Desired characteristics
Preparing participants for the process and the event
Selection and qualification
Confidentiality and secrecy
Observational criteria
Defining and recognising the characteristics to be observed
Selecting, training and motivating Assessors
Exercises, select, design, revision and updating
Venue and organisation, selection and management
Follow up
Delivering feedback and ensure continuity
Line managers' responsibilities

Who is ADC designed for?
Directors and Senior Managers with line responsibility or responsibility for HR and Management Development.

Normal duration 12-15 hours