Today`s knowledge-driven organisations recognise the importance of managing competence strategically. To harness potential and develop competencies, a technique which organisations are increasingly resorting to is?assessment centres. In this lucid book, the author covers in detail the evolution of the technique and takes the reader through the entire procedure of employing assessment centre in an organisation which includes: - The identification of competencies - Design parameters - Approaches - The conduct of assessment centresTable of ContentsForeword by G V PRASADPrefaceIntroductionWhat is an Assessment Centre?Why Have an Assessment Centre?What are Competencies?Designing the Assessment CentreWhat are the Assessment Centre Assignments?Documentation in a Typical Assessment CentreHow are Assessors Trained?How is an Assessment Centre Organised?How Do We Assess Competencies?What is the Output of an Assessment Centre?Life After the Assessment CentreThe Management of TalentValue of Assessment CentresSelect BibliographyIndex