Knowledge Assessment is the measurement of the knowledge possessed by a practitioner of the key competencies which comprise the body of knowledge of a defined functional responsibility. Knowledge assessment is a key element of any Talent Management strategy.

SkillsEdge has pioneered the development and application of Knowledge Assessments for practitioners in key functional areas. Knowledge Assessments are available for the following functions - complex sales, project management, general management, business analysis and relationship management.

The ability to identify knowledge gaps of individual practitioners provides a significant benefit in recruitment, training needs analysis and performance appraisals. The avoidance of expensive recruitment mistakes, reduction in training budgets and effective training impact analysis are all areas where SkillsEdge clients have seen financial benefits.

Body of Knowledge

Knowledge Assessment

The key to any effective Knowledge Assessment is a defined Body of Knowledge.

The knowledge set defines the scope and level of knowledge required of a capable practitioner in a functional area.

The body of knowledge comprises a number of competencies which are recognised as being required key components.

SkillsEdge Knowledge Assessments comprise web-based multiple-choice questionnaires that assess practitioner knowledge in each competency area.

A sophisticated scoring and assessment algorithm is used to produce individual reports in real-time. Comparative reports can also be produced based upon our extensive database of past assessments.

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Talent Assessment
A New Strategy for Talent Management
Tony Davis with Maggie Cutt, Neil Flynn, Peter Mowl and Simon Orme

Talented and ambitious people will only stay with their current employer if they are offered positive development, motivation and nurturing to ensure they are given every chance of realizing their potential. Simple financial packages, although superficially attractive, often assuage a short term need but rarely cater for the long-term requirements of a talented person.

Talent Assessment demonstrates how to manage the needs of the individual employees and those of the organization in parallel; how to identify the aspirational and development needs of potential top performers and how to manage them sensibly. This involves using techniques to assess their mindsets, behaviours and skills and then providing effective training, development and performance management interventions.

IT is an increasingly important support and enabler of this kind of process and the authors provide guidance on the process and content required for a talent management database. There is also a chapter exploring the critical operation role of HR in talent management.

The book is filled with practical examples and mini-case studies to help you apply the various techniques. It provides positive, practical guidelines to encourage you to implement a suitable talent management programme as well as introducing more advanced aspects of the subject, particularly in terms of assessing suitable candidates for this way of managing your organization's future.

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