ASSESS® is an in-depth diagnostic procedure for assessment of managers and
professionals developed and established by Bigby, Havis & Associates.
This instrument has a web-based platform, it can be applied worldwide and
is available in 14 different languages.

Poarch Training Systems is an official accredited partner of the SCHEELEN® AG.

The ASSESS® instrument is based on an extensive questionnaire with 345 questions and evaluates the
characteristics of 24 personality dimensions. These personality characteristics are natural respectively
innate characteristics, which are rather consistent and have a long-term impact on the entire personality.

The ASSESS® method refers to the empiric approach of personality instruments, which are based on characteristics.
Worldwide renowned procedures, guaranteed by numerous validation studies, such as the Guildford Zimmerman
Temperament Survey, the DF Opinion Survey or the Big Five Model, are the scientific basis for the ASSESS® models.
ASSESS® constitutes a validated enhanced development and adaption of these instruments for business professionals.
The data generated by the questionnaire in a computer-based evaluation process, is measured by an extensive
normative database. In this context, the system offers the possibility to generate according comparison groups
individually for the position and task of the candidate. Based on the measured results (in percentage), the system
generates an individual report, which is available online immediately.
 

Your Advantages:
ASSESS® facilitates your personnel recruitment processes
Defined competencies support you in finding potential candidates target-orienThe required competencies are defined, evaluated and developed distinctly based on the combination of innate and adapted characteristics.ted, to evaluate and efficiently question them with interview suggestions contained in the report. The feasibility of finding the best candidates for vacant positions increases decisively

ASSESS® optimizes your personnel development
With alignment of required current and future competencies, employees are advanced target-oriented and efficiently.

Professional success is hereby defined as a result of following factors:

Natural respectively innate characteristics
= the aspect of innate skills and personality characteristics, which are important for the professional performance

 
Adapted characteristics
= the important experience, skills and knowledge for your professional performance

The required competencies are defined, evaluated and developed distinctly based on the combination of innate and
adapted characteristics.

ASSESS® - value-oriented
Organizations receive reliable information on specific personnel development measures as well as secure personnel
decisions cost-efficiently and in a timely manner.

ASSESS® - valid and reliable
ASSESS is a product produced by the American psychology-team of Bigby, Havis & Associates. The consulting firm has
been specialized in testing procedures and assessment centres for the past two decades. ASSESS is established
successfully in the American and International market and available in several languages. The validation and
standardization process of the German version took 1 ½ years, whereby the SCHEELEN® AG, German universities and
a psychology team were in charge during the entire process.

ASSESS® - time saver
Basis of the ASSESS instrument is a questionnaire with 345 questions, which evaluates 24 professional, innate
personality characteristics. Required time to complete the questionnaire: approximately 45 minutes.

ASSESS® - measures management and leadership potential
The required competencies are stipulated based on the combination of the evaluated personality characteristics
as well as the acquired characteristics, which are important for the profession, and is then compared to a
pre-defined job profile. ASSESS evaluates the candidates personality in regards to the position and skills
for management or leadership tasks.

ASSESS® - web-based and user-friendly
All generated data are taken from an extensive normative database, which are measured during the according
computer-based evaluation process. The system creates an individual report between 25 and 45 pages. The result
is immediately available to the user after finishing the questionnaire.

ASSESS® - scientific basis
Authorized and accepted worldwide and proven with numerous validation studies, such as Guildford Zimmerman
Temperament Survey, the DF Opinion Survey or the Big Five Model form the scientific basis for the ASSESS models.
Hence, ASSESS represents an extensive valid further development and adaption of these instruments - especially in
regards to the professional context.