This highlight video is from September 8, 2023 session Embracing Cutting-Edge Assessments for Seamless Skills Integration!
Session Focus: Navigating the Journey to Skill Mastery: Assess, Practice, Validate
🟢 "We can't control change, but we can control the skills our people have."--Sarah Danzl 🟢
This discussion focused on evolving assessment strategies to support skills-based approaches in organizations. Three main takeaways are:
- Traditional knowledge-based assessments like training hours completed don't necessarily indicate skill attainment or job readiness. There is a gap between learning and on-the-job application.
- Performance and behavior-based assessments provide deeper insights into skills mastery and readiness. Real-world scenario assessments create confidence.
- Personalized, adaptive assessments tailored to individuals' roles bridge the gap between learning and performance. They validate skill attainment for the job.
How can organizations evolve assessments to integrate skills capabilities seamlessly? This question was explored in a recent HR talent development leaders discussion.
Embracing Cutting-Edge Assessments for Seamless Skills Integration!
💥 Traditional knowledge tests miss the mark. Just because someone has completed training doesn't mean they can apply skills on the job. There is a gap between learning and application.
👉 As Sarah Danzl noted, "Knowing is simply not enough. We must apply."
Instead, performance and behavior-based assessments provide deeper insights. Real-world scenario assessments build confidence that skills translate into readiness.
- Personalized, adaptive assessments tailored to individuals' roles are key. They validate skill attainment is relevant for the job. This bridges the learning performance gap.
- Continuous change demands adaptable skill sets. Assessments must provide insights into transferable skills that handle new situations.
- Cutting-edge assessments seamlessly integrate capabilities. They go beyond knowledge checks to validate applied skills for business impact. This empowers talent and organizations to embrace change confidently!
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