When assessing talent there are two areas to consider. First, you need to examine the individual’s personality, behavioral tendencies and relationships towards others. The idea is to increase the self-awareness of the individual which then leads to greater self-development. These types of assessments can also be used when making hiring and promoting decisions, looking at the “fit” and adaptability of the individual.
The second area relates to the professional skills required to take that individual to a leadership level. Here assessments can be used to identify areas of self-development and to rank individuals within the organization. This data allows an organization to draw comparisons within a certain group or between countries in which it operates, leading to a more effective talent management and leadership pipeline.