WSJ Reporter, Jared Sandberg, recently put three leadership assessments to the test… including the CDR’s!Visit WSJ online to read his full report, “How I Survived Tests That Introduced Me To My Inner Executive.”

There is a very important lesson to be learned in Jared Sandberg’s experience with taking the three leadership assessment instruments he describes in this article. Two out of three were wrong! Or, at a minimum, two of those experts who were interpreting the results were seriously wrong about Jared’s leadership capability.

There are many assessments available today and most have compelling marketing and clever sales campaigns to pull you in. However, conducting due diligence in assuring that accurate measures and honest reporting results are essential for talent management and development effectiveness.

In an upcoming blog, we will give you clear insights on what to look for to ascertain whether the assessments you deploy, or are considering to use, meet the validity standards needed. We will also be featuring a segment titled, “Assessments: Viable or Voodo.”