Oktober 23-2025
By: Marisa
In today’s competitive business era, having human resources (HR) that are competent and aligned with market needs is key to success. However, there are often skill gaps between what employees currently possess and what organizations need for the future. Accurately identifying these gaps is crucial to designing an effective people development strategy. One powerful tool for this purpose is the Harrison Assessment.
What Is Harrison Assessment?
Harrison Assessment is a psychometric tool based on Paradox Technology™. Unlike other assessment tools that tend to evaluate traits separately, Harrison measures 175 interrelated behavioral factors.
Its core principle is that success is not determined by a single trait, but by the combination of opposing yet complementary traits (paradoxes). For example, an effective leader must be both directive (able to lead decisively) and collaborative (able to work well with others) — without either becoming extreme.
Identifying Skill Gaps with Harrison Assessment
Harrison Assessment not only measures the fit between an individual and a job, but also provides deep insights into development potential. Here’s how the tool helps identify skill gaps:
- Job Fit Analysis:
Harrison Assessment maps an employee’s skills, interests, and traits against the specific requirements of a position. The results show how well an individual fits their current role. Any misalignment indicates a skill gap that needs to be addressed. - Identifying Hidden Talents & Potential:
The tool reveals talents or skills that may not be visible in daily performance. For instance, a technical employee may possess strong leadership potential. By identifying these talents, companies can plan suitable career paths or training programs to develop them. - Group Analytics:
Harrison Assessment allows data analysis at the team or departmental level. Group reports can highlight collective skill gaps — for example, a lack of communication or innovation within a team. This information is invaluable for designing training programs that target shared needs. - Determining Specific Development Needs:
Individual reports not only highlight weaknesses but also provide highly specific training recommendations. For example, if a manager scores low on the Directive/Collaborative paradox, the report will suggest training to balance these traits — rather than offering general management training.
Designing an Effective People Development Strategy
Once skill gaps are identified, data from Harrison Assessment can be directly used to create more personalized and targeted development strategies:
- Personalized Training:
Move away from “one-size-fits-all” training programs. With Harrison Assessment, companies can create tailored learning curricula for each individual’s needs. - More Accurate Succession Planning:
Identifying talents and potential enables companies to plan succession more proactively and strategically. - Focused Coaching & Mentoring:
Managers can use the report as a guide for more effective coaching sessions, focusing on the areas that need the most development.
By leveraging Harrison Assessment, organizations can shift from a “blind development” approach to a data-driven and personalized strategy. This not only enhances employee performance but also strengthens overall organizational competitiveness. With the right investment in human capital, companies will be better prepared to face challenges and seize future opportunities.
Joining the Harrison Assessment Program by Qando Qoaching paves the way toward a more strategic, effective, and impactful HR function that drives business growth.
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