When you search for the top skills all staff need, the same three answers come back every time:
Communication. Leadership. Teamwork
No surprises there. But here's what often goes unasked: how do you genuinely assess whether staff have these skills?
The most effective answer is by using experiential activities.
In interviews or at appraisals, staff can SAY all the right things. In an experiential activity, they have to DO them - the results are immediate and hard to argue with.
So, whether you’re recruiting, carrying out performance reviews or assessing staff for promotion, using activities is a great way to get to the heart of the matter - what you see is what you’re going to get!
Here are three great Northgate activities ideal for assessing key skills:
Deadline 30 Minutes!
Fast-paced activity that puts verbal communication skills to the test - and delivers clear, observable results in just half an hour. On-screen countdown included.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trainer Reviews:
“Absolutely love it!”
“It works. Every. Single. Time.”
“A corker of an activity!”
“Great fun!”
Read more reviews here.
Mayhem!
A situation that quickly illustrates what happens when no one takes charge. It's one of the most compelling ways to show managers why leadership matters.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trainer Reviews:
“Best I’ve facilitated for a long time!”
“Absolutely fabulous game!”
“Great lessons!”
“Really good fun!”
Read more reviews here.
The Power of Teams
Explores the direct link between leadership and team performance -giving participants a genuine experience of what good (or poor) team dynamics look like.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Trainer Reviews:
“Created a lot of energy!”
“Teamwork in action!”
“Loved it!”
“A challenge!”
Find out more here.
And to browse all our assessment exercises, click here.
