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Hiring managers need to make accurate assessments about the cognitive capabilities of potential new hires and those up for promotion (e.g. handling complex information, identifying priorities, and making effective decisions). A hundred years of IQ testing has, however, distorted the image of cognitive assessment to the point where it has largely gone out of favor. No single score can reflect the complex interaction of cognitive, motivational, psychological and contextual factors that impact on thinking. Thus, cognitive assessment should accommodate for far more than the linear, logical-analytical thinking measured by IQ tests. Another “elephant in the room” with I.Q. testing is cross-cultural validity. The vast majority of I.Q. tests are written for and by people from Western European and American cultures. An alternative approach to traditional I.Q. testing is the Cognitive Process Profile (CPP). The CPP was developed to address the above issues and this assessment uses a number of techniques intended to reduce the impact of cross-cultural factors, for example:

If you are interested in testing for the ability of new hires or people up for promotion to handle information effectively and make sound decisions (particularly important in mid to senior management positions) then check out the Cognitive Processes Profile—the results can provide critical insights that can predict success (or the alternative) for a candidate.


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Ben Nash is the editor-in-chief of DailyHRTips.com. He is the founder and chief developer of the blog, providing tech/design support as well as tips and book reviews. Ben has held many interesting jobs in his professional career, including: barista, landscaper, public policy intern, barista (again), professional horse wrangler, ski lift attendant (aka "liftie"), political science teaching assistant, marketing and sales assistant, and an ecommerce/web developer. He also doubles as the Creative Director at Aspen Organization Development Consulting. Ben has interacted with many people, in many different organizations and offers some interesting insight on the human resources game. You can read his blog at http://www.DailyHRTips.com and visit his website at http://www.AspenOD.com.


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