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  • IPAC 2012 Conference

    • 22 Jul 2012
    • 25 Jul 2012
    • Las Vegas, NV
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    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 third annual conference as an independent organization.

    Come experience a great group of world-class keynote speakers:

    • David Campbell: Leadership Dynamics: Tragedies, Dangers, Scandals and Sex --Forty Leadership Observations based On Forty Years of Studying Leaders
    • Wayne Cascio: Risk Management in HR and Assessment
    • Scott Highhouse: Selection Decision Aids and Psychological Resistance to Change 
    • Kevin Murphy: Ethics in Assessment
    • Rob Ployhart: Assessment Metrics and Organizational Performance

    On Sunday July 22, a variety of pre-conference workshops will be offered:

    Note that you must register and pay separately for each workshop you would like to attend; click on the link(s) above more information about each workshop and/or to register.

    The conference program offerings will include engaging general sessions with our keynote speakers and separate session tracks Monday through Wednesday to address the needs of all levels of conference attendee: Foundational, Strategic, Experimental, and Expanded Tutorial Sessions.

    As the complete conference schedule is finalized. more details will be made available here.

    Registration

    Register by June 20 to get an advance registration discount!

    When you make your conference plans, note that we have a guest registration option available for persons that may be traveling with you. For $75, 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 Monday evening and the Margaritaville experience overlooking the strip on Tuesday evening, 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

    Harrah's, our conference hotel, will be offering attendees discounted deluxe rooms and $6/day internet access. You can make your reservation now. Our conference room rate is $129 for the night of Saturday 7/21, and $74 per night for the nights of Sunday 7/22 through Wednesday 7/25, based upon availability until Thursday, June 21. 

    Questions?

    If you have any questions about the conference, please contact Lisa Jenkins: 2012ConferenceChair@ipacweb.org.

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  • Getting the Right People in Right Seats on the Bus: Recruitment, Selection, Promotion

    • 22 Jul 2012
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PDT)
    • Las Vegas, NV
    • 28
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    Workshop Presented by: 

    Harry Brull, Senior Vice President, Personnel Decisions International

    This workshop is designed for selection practitioners and those responsible for hiring/promotion. It will provide the understanding and tools for designing effective hiring strategies for positions ranging from entry level to top leadership roles. The program is designed for new analysts, experienced assessment professionals, and those in between. The facilitator brings 34 years of experience designing selection and promotion processes for local, state, and federal agencies.

    Course topics include:

    • Effective recruitment – building an applicant pool
    • Job analysis – understanding what it takes to be successful
    • Self-report options – designing applications and interviews
    • Standardized tests –knowing what’s available and what they measure
    • Simulations – how to turbo charge your assessment process by having candidates perform actual job tasks
    • Other people – how to maximize return on references
    • Defensibility – staying out of trouble and minimizing complaints

    Note: Lunch (on your own) will be from noon to 1:00 PM.

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  • Best Practices in Assessment Questionnaire Development

    • 22 Jul 2012
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (PDT)
    • Las Vegas, NV
    • 29
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    Workshop Presented by:

    Matisha Montgomery and Emilee Tison, US Office of Personnel Management

    The public sector significantly relies upon online assessment questionnaires of training and experience as the only means for assessing applicants. While assessment questionnaires are effective for screening purposes, their ability to predict job performance leaves something to be desired. This workshop is designed to cover a variety of topics for individuals interested in developing online assessment questionnaire content for the first time or in improving the effectiveness of their assessment. Workshop topics include: job analysis for quality questionnaire development; assessing minimum qualifications; best practices in writing questionnaire items; warnings and verification statements; and implementation considerations. The training consists of a balance of lecture and experiential (hands-on) learning exercises.

    This workshop is designed to help you:

    • Describe the importance of quality assessment practices for hiring
    • Conduct a legally defensible job analysis
    • Develop appropriate minimum qualification questions
    • Identify competencies and develop items for an assessment questionnaire
    • Select appropriate rating scales
    • Apply suitable scoring procedures
    • Evaluate scoring options for each situation
    • Ensure quality throughout the assessment process
    Note: lunch (on your own) will be between noon and 1:00 PM

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  • Collecting Job Analysis Information: Tools and Tips

    • 22 Jul 2012
    • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (PDT)
    • Las Vegas, NV
    • 30
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    Workshop Presented by:

    Kristine Smith, Darany & Associates

    Because the information collected during job analysis is the foundation of assessment process design, efforts in the area of data collection are an essential and invaluable component of an assessment program. However, like precious stones encased in the earth, the task of mining the authentic gem of accurate and complete information is often fraught with difficulties ranging from resource limitations to uncooperative participants. This workshop will provide perspective and tools to enhance the effectiveness of information obtained at key steps in the job analysis process. Discussion and exercises will focus on the primary information objective at each step in the process and approaches for achieving those objectives. Specific topics to be addressed include planning for information gathering, gaining cooperation from management and other participants, facilitating group meetings, and designing effective information gathering tools such as checklists and surveys.

    Learning objectives. Upon completing this workshop, participants will:

    • List the job analysis information requirements identified in the Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures regarding the documentation of the content of a job.
    • Recognize the range of information sources available and how to most effectively use them.
    • Identify considerations that effect sampling adequacy.
    • Recognize the concerns of job analysis participants and identify methods for addressing them.
    • Identify and apply meeting facilitation techniques to effectively conduct group meetings.
    • Identify survey technique options and recognize the circumstances in which options are most effective.
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  • Developing, Implementing and Scoring Valid Job Simulations

    • 22 Jul 2012
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (PDT)
    • Las Vegas, NV
    • 29
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    Workshop Presented by:

    Suzanne Tsacoumis, HumRRO

    This session will provide a comprehensive overview of the development and use of job simulations as assessment tools.  Simulations such as role-play, analysis, and in-basket exercises can be very informative, powerful methods for evaluating general, as well as, technical job competencies.  This workshop will cover how to follow a content-oriented strategy to develop valid simulations and rating scales and to identify the appropriate weights for each component of the assessment process.  Various delivery options will be discussed, as well as implementation and logistical issues.  The presenter will address the strengths and weaknesses of this type of assessment method, contrasting it with other commonly used approaches.  This workshop also will include a discussion of different response formats and the implications of using video-based simulations, both in terms of implementation issues as well as in terms of validity evidence.  This will be an interactive session to ensure participants understand all relevant principles.

    Learning objectives include:

    • Create job simulations that possess high levels so psychological and physical fidelity by following a content oriented development strategy
    • Compare the benefits associated with different job simulations and alternative assessment strategies
    • Assess the different response formats and the implications of using computer-based delivery mode.

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