What is an assessment centre?
An assessment centre (AC) is a diagnostic process for evaluating the suitability and potential of candidates for leadership positions. Unlike interview-based processes alone, competencies are directly observed and evaluated through realistic tasks, role plays and group exercises — delivering significantly higher predictive validity.
Albath Consulting designs and conducts assessment centres and development centres for organisations in Switzerland and Germany — tailored to your competency profiles and organisational culture.
Assessment Centre vs. Development Centre
Assessment Centre (AC)
- Goal: suitability evaluation for a position
- External or internal (high potentials)
- Result: decision basis for selection
- Typical: individual AC, group AC
Development Centre (DC)
- Goal: development diagnosis for employees
- Internal — for emerging leaders
- Result: development plan, support measures
- Typical: talent management, succession planning
My approach to assessment centres
I develop assessment centres that fit your organisational culture and requirements — not a standard catalogue. This begins with requirements analysis: which competencies does the role actually need? Which organisational values should be made measurable?
My ACs are observation-focused: clear behavioural anchors, trained observers, structured evaluation. The result is a differentiated picture — not grades, but a genuine competency profile.
Which positions and industries?
Assessment centres by Albath Consulting are used for leadership positions at all levels — from team leader to C-level. Experience includes the following sectors:
- Automotive and industry (incl. SEG Automotive, Robert Bosch)
- Energy and renewable energy (incl. NORDEX SE)
- Pharmaceuticals and healthcare (incl. PHOENIX Group)
- Construction and remediation (incl. ISOTEC)
- Financial services, social economy, non-profit