Performance Testing – Why Doing Beats Claiming
Performance testing includes a broad range of assessment techniques that use realistic job scenarios, tools, equipment and stimuli to simulate actual job tasks. Use of performance testing has long been a hallmark of solidly predictive assessment processes. This session will explore the ins and outs of performance-based assessment, focusing on topics including the elements of design and administration, job-relatedness and defensibility and the enhanced psychometric properties and utility of performance testing. Join us for a lively discussion of effective performance-based assessment.
Performance testing includes a broad range of assessment techniques that use realistic job scenarios, tools, equipment and stimuli to simulate actual job tasks. Use of performance testing has long been a hallmark of solidly predictive assessment processes. This session will explore the ins and outs of performance-based assessment, focusing on topics including the elements of design and administration, job-relatedness and defensibility and the enhanced psychometric properties and utility of performance testing. Join us for a lively discussion of effective performance-based assessment.
Presenter Bio – Shelley Langan:
Shelley Langan, SPHR has more than 30 years of experience within a broad range of full service HR arenas. She is currently the Human Resources Manager for Placer County Water Agency. Prior to joining PCWA, Ms. Langan held leadership positions with the California Correctional Health Care Services, CPS HR Consulting, the California State Personnel Board, and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District. She is a frequent trainer and speaker and is active in professional organizations. She is a past-President and board member of PTC/NC, past officer and board member of the IPAC and active in WRIPAC. Shelley is the 2014 recipient of the Stephen E. Bemis Memorial Award of Excellence for Outstanding Achievement in Personnel Management.
Location:
West Sacramento Community Center
1075 West Capitol Ave West Sacramento, CA 95691
Date:
August 30th 2018