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<br />5 <br /> <br />applicants. This set of techniques could include but not be limited to <br />the following: <br /> <br />. Oral interview panels--One or more formal interview procedures <br />conducted by designated individuals such as Council members, <br />staff members, etc. PDI has had considerable success using staff <br />interviews for input into the selection of the chief executive. <br /> <br />. Written testing--Based upon PDI's background in managerial <br />assessment, instruments designed to yield information regarding <br />problem solving ability; faculty with words, numbers, and <br />concepts; leadership style; interpersonal style; etc. <br /> <br />. Assessment center activities-Simulations designed to assess the <br />candidates' capabilities regarding specific tasks required of the <br />position. These would include such experiences as In-basket <br />Exercises, Press Conferences, Meetings with Subordinates, etc. <br /> <br />The combination of approaches will yield the most accurate and stable <br />assessment of the individual candidate's skills and abilities. PDI <br />would compile information gathered in the form of confidential reports <br />for each viable applicant and submit them to the Council for discussion <br />and decisions regarding finalist status. <br /> <br />Depending upon the nature and extent of procedures used, this step <br />would require approximately two weeks. <br /> <br />Activity Five: Finalist Assessment <br /> <br />At this point, PDI would coordinate extensive information gathering <br />regarding the finalist candidates. These activities could include: <br /> <br />. In-depth appraisal <br /> <br />. Primary and secondary reference checking <br /> <br />. Computer press search <br /> <br />. Design and training of Council Interview <br /> <br />At this point, the Council would conduct interviews with finalist <br />applicants. PDI would be able to assist in final negotiations after the <br />Council has made its hiring decision. <br /> <br />Based upon the procedures required, we estimate that this step could <br />be accomplished in approximately two weeks. <br /> <br />Copyright <<::i 2005 Personnel Decisions International <br />All Rights Reserved <br /> <br />3/2/2005 <br />