Applying Technological Advances in Assessment Centers
Our presentation will address the validity and practical implications of computer technology in assessment center methodology. Computer Technology has allowed for many advances in assessment centers; some of these advances involve data processing support, but others open a whole new realm of assessment, including interactive administration techniques. This presentation will provide real-life examples of how computer technology is used in assessment centers, the effects of computer technology on validity, the advantages and disadvantages of this technology, as well as some practical implications and lessons learned.
Speaker
Warren Bobrow, Ph.D.
Principal
The Context Group
Warren Bobrow specializes in employee selection, manager assessment, structured interviews, and opinion surveys. He has worked in a diverse range of industries, including petroleum, retail, distribution, telecommunications, utilities, and apparel manufacturing. Many of his recent assignments have included manager assessment centers and the design of selection systems for entry level employees.
Dr. Bobrow began his consulting career with Resource Associates. He joined The Professional Resource Group, which later became The Context Group. He received a B.A. degree from the University of California, Irvine in psychology and a Ph.D. in industrial and organizational psychology from the University of Tennessee. He is a licensed psychologist.
Speaker
Michelle Schulz
Human Resource Consultant
Southern California Edison
Michelle Schulz is a Human resource Consultant for Southern California Edison, a subsidary of Edison International. She received her Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from California State University, San Bernardino. She has over five years of experience designing, validating, and implementing numerous assessment and selection tools including leadership assessment centers, job simulations, performance tests, knowledge.
