Psychometric Testing Experts meet at Henley Business School

Sept. 16, 2008 - PRLog -- http://www.holstgroup.co.uk/index.php  The Holst Group (a leading provider of Psychometric Assessment tools in the UK & Europe) hosted a day for their Associate Network at the prestigious Henley Business School (formerly Henley Management College) on 13/8/08.

With over 140 years of combined experience within the group, The Holst Group Associate Network is one of the most experienced and professional groups within the industry. Expertise within the group includes marketing, finance, sales, manufacturing, HR & coaching.

Hosted by Iain Chalmers, Managing Director of The Holst Group, the bi-yearly meeting had a varied agenda with delegates taking part in discussion groups. The impact of the credit crunch on business and industry was top of the agenda and current trends and analysis for the psychometric market were presented.

Iain Chalmers also released details of new Bite Size training sessions to accompany The McQuaig Psychometric System™. Between 90-120 minutes, Bite Size training sessions are designed to be easy for users of The McQuaig System™ to attend over a sandwich at lunch or first thing in the morning. There are four sessions – Overview, Recruit, Manage, Develop – all of which focus on HR Best Practice and The McQuaig System™.  http://www.holstgroup.co.uk/psychometric_assessment.php

Ian Florance, one of the UK’s leading psychometric assessment experts, addressed the group. He spoke about future trends for profiling and answered difficult questions on the rate of change, ‘Generation Y’ graduates and paper vs. Online testing.

The Holst Group is currently looking for Associates to join this varied and experienced group.
Call 0800 043 3950 or email info@holstgroup.co.uk for more details.

http://www.holstgroup.co.uk/index.php

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Established in 1984 and based in Buckinghamshire, we have a robust history of helping our clients attract, manage and develop their strongest asset – the right people. Our expertise is based on the thoroughly researched, validated and loved psychometric assessment tool, The McQuaig System™.

In 1992 we were chosen by Dr Edward de Bono, the world’s leading authority on creativity and innovation, to represent him in the UK, Ireland and Europe. Since then we have helped individuals and organisations develop a truly creative and innovative toolset.

We added two leading edge skills in 2000 to combat the growing need for simple, clear communication. Think on Your Feet® and Writing Dynamics™ enable individuals to communicate their thoughts, ideas and strategy to thousands of people every year.