A Preparation Guide for the Assessment Center Method [Plastic Comb]

Tina Lewis Rowe (Author)

Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 257 pages
• Publisher: Charles C Thomas Pub Ltd (April 26, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0398076405
• ISBN-13: 978-0398076405
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,911 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

A prime goal of mine is to use the knowledge, skills and insights I have gained in my own life and work to help you in YOUR life and work.

My book on preparing for an assessment center has helped thousands of officers--not only in their assessment processes, but also on the job. Read it cover to cover, don't just skim it. Every page has information you can apply to help you be thoroughly prepared and to feel more confident as you work within your unique personality and experiences. It's a different kind of preparation guide and you'll appreciate the differences.

An overview of my background: I had a fun and successful thirty-three year career in law enforcement--first on the Denver Police Department, where I retired as a Captain, then as the Presidential appointed United States Marshal for Colorado. I was a trainer and presenter all of that time and since I left the public sector have found tremendous satisfaction in teaching, training, public-speaking and writing for a wide variety of criminal justice, government, non-profit and business groups.

My website, www.tinalewisrowe.com, is a journal of inspiration, information and insight that is focused on personal and professional development in any career. I add to it every few days, so check it often or put it on an RSS feed.

I really believe it when I say: "Every day is an Assessment Center"!

My next book will be on patrolling strategies to increase self-initiated work. If you have a tip or technique for being more productive, contact me through my website and let me know. (Look for the "Contact Me" tab at the top of the page.)

Get in touch with me, even if it's just to say hello. I'll hope to hear from you soon!

Customer Reviews

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Assessor's Viewpoint: Excellent Information, February 19, 2007

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Ted - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Preparation Guide for the Assessment Center Method (Plastic Comb)

I have had the opportunity to do a lot of assessing, and have also been a candidate for promotion. I think this book is the best I've seen for helping a candidate get inside the process, really understand it and prepare for it. It would also be useful for assessors and those who are developing an assessment center without professional help. I'm going to use it as a general reference.

This is not a book to skim, because it is jam-packed with information, without the excess white space and big margins so many of these kind of books seem to have. I would suggest reading it one time for an overview, then slowly re-reading it from the very beginning. You will miss out on a lot of good material if you skip chapters or don't read them in order.

One of the things that stands out about this book is that the author uses many footnotes, quotations, and real-life examples, which always increases the credibility of a book for me. Not only did I find useful information, I found the titles of many other books I can use. It was obviously well researched, which I thought was impressive considering that you're lucky if you find even one or two validating footnotes in most of the other books on the subject. And the behind-the-scenes stories were so true, there is no doubt she has been there and done that.

This book is not only interesting to read...it would be worth reading even if you aren't taking a test...but I thought it was inspirational. Most books on promotional processes only talk about how to get promoted. This one talks about how to be your best after you are promoted, or even if you don't make it to the top of a list. I would like to read more books by this author.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now this is a source you can use, February 2, 2007

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John T (Kansas City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Preparation Guide for the Assessment Center Method (Plastic Comb)

Excellent book for preparation for an assessment center for a Captain's position. Well written with useful insights and information. Much better than a previous book I purchased. Pretty much had it all except it would have been helpful to have an exercise to practice on. Otherwise it was worth every penny I spent on it.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you only buy one book, make it this one., June 6, 2008

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This review is from: A Preparation Guide for the Assessment Center Method (Plastic Comb)

I bought this book after looking for something to assist me in a police lieutenant's exam. I picked this one over the other books after reading the positive reviews.
This book was well written and easy to follow. The way it is laid out makes it easy to skip around later after it has been read. The author was careful to keep the text in chronological order leading up to the day of the assessment center. The author gives the reader several easy to remember tools to assist on the day of the assessment center. I feel fortunate to have purchased this book because I think it was the main factor in my own successful assessment center. I would not buy anything else and I have recommended it to several people so far.
Just a side note; after finishing the book, i e-mailed the author with a few follow up questions. She replied the following day with a personal e-mail and a lot of additional examples. I doubt she will be able to do this for everybody, but it shows her dedication to her product.