International Personnel Assessment Council Events

IPAC 2013 Conference (21 Jul 2013)

Sun, 21 Jul 2013 04:00:00 GMT

IPAC is the premier organization of assessment professionals who develop and deliver state-of-the- science testing and measurement services within the HR community. Building on the rich tradition of IPMAAC's 30+ year history, IPAC is hosting its fourth annual conference as an independent organization.

Make plans to join us in Columbus!

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Keynote Speakers

We're pleased to announce our line-up of keynote speakers, who will anchor our program each day with general session presentations at the 2013 IPAC Conference in Columbus.

Fritz Drasgow, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology at the University of Illinois. According to SIOP, he is one of the top 20 most prolific researchers and authors. He has served as president of SIOP, and his service on advisory committees and editorial review boards is extensive.

Doug Reynolds, Ph.D. is Vice-President of Assessment Technology at Development Dimensions International, where his department develops and implements new assessment and testing products in Fortune 500 companies. He recently co-edited the Handbook of Workplace Assessment, and coauthored Online Recruiting and Selection, a book on the integration of technology with personnel selection practices. Reynolds currently serves as President of the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (2012-2013).

Paul Sackett, Ph.D. is a Professor of Psychology and Liberal Arts at the University of Minnesota. His research interests revolve around various aspects of testing and assessment in workplace, educational, and military settings. He has served as editor of two journals, as president of SIOP, as co-chair of the committee producing the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing, as a member of the National Research Council's Board on Testing and Assessment, as chair of APA's Committee on Psychological Tests and Assessments, and as chair of APA's Board of Scientific Affairs.

Nancy Tippins, Ph.D. is a Senior Vice President of CEB Valtera and has extensive experience in the development and validation of tests and assessments designed for selection, promotion, development, and certification and used both in the US and globally. She served as president of the SIOP, and is a fellow of SIOP and the American Psychological Association. (Dr. Tippins' presentation is sponsored by WRIPAC)

Mike Zickar, Ph.D. is Chair of the Department of Psychology at Bowling Green State University and a Professor of Industrial-Organizational Psychology. He has published widely in the areas of personnel selection and psychological measurement.

Program

The conference schedule is now available; the conference program -- with more complete information -- will be available soon.

Workshops

On Sunday, July 21, a variety of pre-conference workshops will be offered:

Communicating the Value of Assessment and Selection (half day)
Balancing Legal Trends and Organizational Goals/Values in the Use of Personnel Assessment (half day)
Developing & Conducting Structured Interviews (full day)
Developing a Competency Model "101": An Applied Perspective (full day)

These workshops have been pre-approved for HRCI credit (see each workshop description for specific credit).

Note that you must register and pay separately for each workshop you would like to attend.

Registration

	Members	Non- Members
Conference Registration
Early	$300	$400
Standard	$350	$450
Pre-Conference Workshops
Full-Day, Early	$150	$200
Full-Day, Standard	$200	$250
Half-Day, Early	$75	$100
Half-Day, Standard	$100	$125

When you make your conference plans, note that we have a guest registration option available for persons that may be traveling with you. For $100, guests will be provided a badge allowing them to join the attendee for continental breakfast and coffee each day of the conference. They may also accompany the attendee to the President's reception on Sunday evening and the Monday evening event (tentatively planned to be at Bar Louie in downtown Columbus), both of which will have complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Each evening, guests are welcome in the hospitality suite, where lively banter, snacks, and more beverages will be available.

Hotel

Sheraton Columbus Hotel at Capitol Square is offering attendees discounted rooms at $125 (or $94 with government ID), based on availability. You can make your reservation now.

In Columbus

Our conference team has put together a local area map with list of attractions and transportation information to help you enjoy your stay in Columbus.

Sponsorship/Exhibitor Information

Interested in sponsorship, exhibitor or promotional opportunities at the conference? Information is available.

Questions?

If you have any questions, contact the conference chair, Natasha Riley: conference@ipacweb.org.

Balancing Legal Trends and Organizational Goals/Values in the Use of Personnel Assessment (21 Jul 2013)

Sun, 21 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Presented by: Jeff Feuquay (Psychology-Law Center, LLC), John Weiner (PSI) & Keith Pyburn (PSI)

When an organization is accused of discrimination, it makes the news. And, whether the allegations are true or utterly groundless, the organization’s core values are called into question and its reputation is tarnished. This workshop will examine the impact of the current legal environment on how organizations’ strategic goals, values and ethics can be legally reflected in their employee assessment systems. Recent cases and enforcement actions will be analyzed, and the experiences of attendees will be incorporated into the discussion. This will evolve into formulating ways to effectively communicate the state of the science to top organizational decision makers. The workshop will close with a testing expert taking the witness stand for questioning by two attorneys, and by the attendees, based on what they’ve previously learned.

HRCI Information:
Recertification Credit Hours Awarded: 3.5
Specified Credit Hours: General

Developing & Conducting Structured Interviews (21 Jul 2013)

Sun, 21 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Presented by: Matisha Montgomery & Rebecca Fraser, U.S. Office of Personnel Management

This workshop begins with an overview of the key features of the structured interview. Next, the training outlines best practices for developing structured interview questions (behavioral and situational), probe questions, rating scales, and benchmarks. Finally, we close with a discussion of how to conduct a structured interview, how to evaluate responses to interview questions, and tips for implementing an effective structured interview.

Throughout the discussion of structured interview development and implementation, the trainers will guide participants through exercises to:

Draft behavioral structured interview questions based on review of critical competencies and tasks for the HR Specialist position
Write critical incidents that demonstrate competencies and draft situational structured interview questions
Draft probe questions to accompany structured interview questions (behavioral and situational)
Develop rating scales and benchmark descriptions
Conduct mock structured interviews

HRCI Information:
Recertification Credit Hours Awarded: 8
Specified Credit Hours: General

Developing a Competency Model "101": An Applied Perspective (21 Jul 2013)

Sun, 21 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Presented by: Line St. Pierre (Govt of Canada) & Anne Holloway-Lundy (U.S. Office of Personnel Management)

Competencies are a popular and useful tool upon which to base human resource activities such as selection, performance assessment, employee/leadership development and succession planning. This tutorial is intended to present a rigorous approach to developing competency models, for an organization at large or for a job-family. Through a combination of lectures, exercises and discussions, participants will gain knowledge on:

the basis for selecting and defining the most relevant competencies;
how to develop behavioral indicators for the various levels of employment, management, and proficiency;
how to “validate” the competency profile/dictionary; and
common pitfalls to avoid.

Participants will receive material (i.e. a binder of materials used in the tutorial) covering the step-by-step approach presented, as well as templates for future use. Note that the session will focus on the development of a leadership competency model.

HRCI Information:
Recertification Credit Hours Awarded: 6.5
Specified Credit Hours: General

Communicating the Value of Assessment and Selection (21 Jul 2013)

Sun, 21 Jul 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Presented by: Jennifer Hurd (FBI) & Max Cote (Predicting Productivity, Inc)

Communicating the value of assessment and selection is a topic of current interest given the fiscal environment in which government agencies (and other organizations) are operating.

This topic, however, is not new -- these value discussions have taken place since at least the 1940s (e.g., Brogden, 1946, 1949). This session draws upon the history and the on-going work in this area to propose a framework for strategically developing and implementing a value proposition for assessment and selection. This workshop will cover the components of the strategy: (1) people, (2) value propositions, (3) communication methods, and (4) after action review. By analyzing the people involved (e.g., clients, decision makers, the psychologist), understanding the range of options for demonstrating value (e.g., utility, ROI, impact on performance), and knowledgably building an impactful communication plan (e.g., framing, visual presentations, the communicator), one is able to strategically build and implement a value proposition tailored to one’s situation. By conducting an after action review of the developed strategy and its effectiveness, one may learn from the experience and be better positioned for the next situation. This workshop is an interactive session and will engage participants in facilitated discussions regarding the pressures to demonstrate the value of assessment and selection and the components of the strategy.

The session will also provide opportunities to practice applying the strategy and conduct after actions. The intention of the workshop is to engage the community in discussion and strategic thinking, to learn from our colleagues, and provide the resources needed for each participant to move forward in their appropriate direction. References lists for value propositions and communication methods will be provided.

At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be:

Familiar with the history of communicating the value of assessment and selection
Able to strategically develop a value proposition tailored to their specific situation and organization
Equipped with the resources, references, and professional network to draw upon when implementing their value proposition strategy and conducting an after action review

Presented by: Jennifer Hurd (FBI) & Max Cote (Predicting Productivity, Inc)

Communicating the value of assessment and selection is a topic of current interest given the fiscal environment in which government agencies (and other organizations) are operating.

At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be:

Familiar with the history of communicating the value of assessment and selection
Able to strategically develop a value proposition tailored to their specific situation and organization
Equipped with the resources, references, and professional network to draw upon when implementing their value proposition strategy and conducting an after action review

HRCI Information:
Recertification Credit Hours Awarded: 3.5
Specified Credit Hours: General