Glossary

Acceleration CenterSM

Modern-day assessment center that uses professional assessors and highly realistic, modern job simulations that employ web-based and multimedia capabilities, such as e-mail, voice mail, video, etc. Acceleration Centers also feature a wide variety of other assessment methodologies to accurately diagnose a person’s appropriateness for a position as well as his or her development needs. Acceleration Centers compel prospective pool members to deal with issues and situations typical of general manager and executive positions.

Acceleration PoolSM

A systematic method for identifying and developing high-potential people to fill targeted levels of management (e.g., senior management, general management). Development of pool ...

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