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SMCR and T&C

What you can do now to get ready for the application of the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR) to your firm? Without clear definitions of competence for relevant roles, an appropriate supervisory regime and robust record keeping it is difficult to see how a firm can meet the requirements for certifying those employees who ..
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ROI – How to build a business case for a T&C initiative

Nick Smith of EAM Consulting looks at using the Kirkpatrick Four Levels to help with building the business case for a T&C initiative in your firm. To make the business case for a T&C initiative we need build a “chain of impact”. One that shows the budget holders clearly and credibly how the various aspects ..
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Key Performance Indicators – what can they tell us?

Nick Smith of EAM Consulting looks at using Key Performance Indicators for both individuals and the T&C arrangements as a whole. Whichever KPI you use it is important to understand their limitations when using them to monitor performance.   Download Full Article

What sort of test should I use?

Nick Smith of EAM Consulting looks at the key differences between criterion and norm-referenced tests and when to use which type. It is important to select the appropriate type of test for the knowledge or skill to be tested and to ensure that all of the stakeholders (candidates, trainers, line managers, senior managers and so ..
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