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MODULE 8 - COMPETENCY BASED ASSESSMENT DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Competency-Based Assessment and Development Centers (CBADCs): A Strategic Leadership Building Workbook



Publication Year: 2025


Publisher: Himalaya Publishing House



Overview:


Competency-Based Assessment and Development Centers (CBADCs) are increasingly recognized as one of the most robust and scientifically grounded methodologies for aligning individual capabilities with organizational talent strategies. Designed to bridge the gap between current employee performance and future potential, CBADCs provide a systematic, transparent, and competency-driven approach to identifying, developing, and preparing talent for mission-critical roles across the organization.


This newly released comprehensive 700-page workbook is an essential guide for HR professionals, leadership coaches, consultants, business school students, researchers, academics and executives engaged in recruitment, succession planning, promotions, and potential assessment. Rich in insights and practical tools, the workbook is not only a Reference Manual, with several 100s of academic research citations, but delivers a step-by-step guidance on designing, executing, and interpreting results from world-class assessment and development centers.

 

Key Highlights of the Book:


  • Objective, Structured Evaluation: CBADCs utilize a blend of simulations and psychometric instruments, competency maps to assess competencies aligned with organizational goals—ensuring a forward-looking view of leadership and performance potential.

  • Holistic Assessment Tools:

    • Behavioral Simulations: In-basket exercises, role plays, group discussions, and case studies provide real-time insights into problem-solving, teamwork, leadership, and communication.

    • Psychometric Testing: Incorporates validated tools for measuring cognitive ability, personality traits, emotional intelligence, and other key workplace behaviors.

    • Structured Interviews: Behavioral Event Interviews (BEI) and Situational Interviews deepen understanding of past behaviors and future-fit capabilities.

    • 360-Degree Feedback: Gathers insights from supervisors, peers, and direct reports to offer a multi-dimensional view of performance.

    • Executive Simulations: Includes business strategy presentations and enterprise-level decision-making exercises tailored for senior leaders.

  • Strategic Talent Management: These centers play a pivotal role in succession planning, leadership potential pipeline development, skill gap measurement and targeted learning investments. By aligning competency data with business needs, organizations can make informed decisions about promotions, leadership readiness, and high-potential identification.

  • Technology Integration & Future Trends: Explores the impact of AI, analytics, and digital platforms on modern assessment centers. Includes forward-looking insights into how technology is reshaping assessment accuracy and scalability.

  • Benchmarking Against Superior Performance: The strategic process of identifying and analyzing the highest levels of performance—within or outside the organization—to set aspirational standards for improvement. It goes beyond average comparisons by focusing on top-tier excellence rather than industry norms.

  • Best In Class:  Organizations that practice superior benchmarking study best-in-class performers, uncovering the processes, mindsets, and innovations that lead to exceptional outcomes. This approach fuels continuous improvement and breakthrough thinking by challenging internal teams to raise their standards.

  • Analytics Based Evaluations: Benchmarking superior performance often requires detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of key metrics, cultural practices, leadership behaviors, and technology enablers. It drives strategic alignment by linking organizational goals to proven, high-performance outcomes.

  • Fair Assessment Process Build Culture: When applied effectively, it fosters a culture of stretch targets, innovation, and accountability. It’s a key component of competitive intelligence and long-term capability building. Ultimately, superior benchmarking equips leaders to make data-driven decisions that accelerate growth and a high performance excellence culture.

 

Toolkit Included (Over 150 Pages):


This workbook includes a rich repository of customizable templates, battery of tools and assessment materials, including:


  • Competency Dictionary with Behavioral Anchored Rating Scales (BARS)

  • In-Basket Exercises and Simulation Scripts

  • Business and Behavioral Case Studies

  • Role Based Competencies

  • Leaderless Group Discussion Formats

  • BEI & Situational Interview Guides

  • Report Templates and Evaluation Forms

  • Aptitude, Achievement, and Self-Report Tools

  • 360-Degree Feedback Instruments

  • Critical Incident & Contingency Analysis Tools

  • Psychodrama and Virtual Reality Simulations

  • Culture Alignment and Social Adaptability Measures

  • Cross Cultural Social Intelligence

  • Four Forces 9 Box Synergies

  • Multiple Modes of Learning

  • Dialogue Debates and FIR (Facts, Implications, Recommendations – First Information Report) Protocols

Whether you’re building a center from scratch or enhancing an existing one, this toolkit provides everything required to run a world-class CBADC.

 

Bonus Access:


Purchasers gain exclusive FREE VIP ACCESS to www.PsychometricTesting.org, a premium resource hub offering:

  • 100s of Management Blogs and Research Articles

  • E-learning Certification Courses (3 Credits +) & Webinars

  • Simulation Videos and Test Demos

  • Downloadable Tools and Templates

  • Access to Psychometric Tests and Assessments

  • Discounted books and Simulation Tools


Forthcoming Publication:

 

Shermon, Ganesh (2025). Competency Based Human Resources Management - A Strategic HR Manual, Himalaya Publishing House. (Forthcoming Himalaya Publishing House).

 

About the Author:


Dr. Ganesh Shermon is an internationally respected thought leader in talent assessment, organizational development, and competency-based human capital management. With decades of experience at Andersen Business Consulting and KPMG LLP, Dr. Shermon has consulted across industries on strategic HR, leadership development, and Organization Theory.


He holds a Ph.D. in Organization Theory, with additional credentials from MIT Sloan, XLRI, and MSU. Dr. Shermon is the author of several influential works, including:

  • Competency-Based Human Resources Management - McGraw Hill

  • Digital People Organization – Disrupting HR - Himalaya Publishing House

  • Digital Cultures – Age of the Intellect - Lulu Publications, US

  • Business of Staffing – A Talent Agenda - Lulu Publications, US

  • Knowledge HRM – A Strategy–Structure Perspective - Himalaya Publishing House

  • Star Track - 21st Century Leaders - UnivCanada Publications


Based in Toronto (Canada), Dallas (USA), and Mumbai (India), Dr. Shermon continues to advise, coach, and teach globally.


Contact:📧 Email: GRShermon@icloud.com


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