How to engage

Three engagement shapes. One framework.

Whether you're running a single hiring decision, a multi-role promotion cycle, or operating talent assessment as a continuous capability - the same VIFM-AC framework, assessor discipline, and report quality scales with you.

Configure your AC

How many competencies do you need to assess?

The right tier and exercise mix is driven by competency count, not a fixed package. Move the slider to see the recommended shape.

4competencies

Drawn from VIFM's 38-competency framework. Range: 1–12 typical; custom frameworks supported on the Partnership tier.

Recommended tier

Single Engagement

Standard half-day

Exercise mix

  • 1 competency-based interview
  • 1 in-tray / e-tray
  • 1 role-play simulation

Duration

Half-day · ~4 hours per candidate

Each competency observed in

≥ 2 exercises (AC discipline)

3-4 competencies fit comfortably inside a half-day with three observation surfaces, hitting the AC requirement of each competency observed in at least 2 exercises.

Tier 1

Single Engagement

One Assessment Centre, one role, ≤ 6 candidates

Fee-based engagement

Start with a discrete hiring or promotion decision.

  • CandidatesUp to 6
  • Driven byCompetency count
  • Assessor pool2–3 lead assessors
  • Report9-box grid · OAR + recommendation · per-competency development tips
Talk to a consultant Download sample report (PDF)
Tier 2

Programme

Multiple Assessment Centres in a hiring or promotion cycle

Fee-based · volume-discounted

Cohort-based talent decisions across roles or functions.

  • Candidates20–60
  • Driven byCompetency count × cohort size
  • Assessor poolLead + Associate
  • ReportIndividual report · cohort analytics dashboard · ICC + bias detection
Discuss a programme Download sample report (PDF)
Tier 3

Strategic Talent Partnership

12-month embedded engagement with a custom competency framework

Premium retainer

Make assessment a continuous capability, not a project.

  • CandidatesUnlimited
  • Driven byCustom framework + bespoke exercises
  • Assessor poolDedicated team
  • ReportBranded individual + quarterly board review · year-on-year talent trajectory
Explore partnership Download sample report (PDF)
Side-by-side

What is included at each tier

Tiers are cumulative - everything in Single Engagement is also in Programme. Everything in Programme is also in Strategic Talent Partnership.

Capability

Tier 1

Single Engagement

Fee-based engagement

Tier 2

Programme

Fee-based

Tier 3

Strategic Talent Partnership

Premium retainer

Scope

Scoped to a single role / decision
Multi-cohort across roles
Custom competency framework
Bilingual EN / AR materials

Methodology

VIFM 38-competency framework
Trained assessor pool
2–3
Lead + Associate
Dedicated
Behavioural observation + BARS rating
Wash-up consensus engine
Inter-rater reliability (ICC) reporting
Bias detection across assessor pool

Exercises

In-Basket / E-Tray
Role Play
Group Exercise
Case Study
Oral Presentation
Competency-Based Interview
Bespoke exercises commissioned for the client

Outputs

Individual candidate report (6 pages)
OAR + recommendation
Development tips per competency
Cohort analytics dashboard
Quarterly cohort review with the C-suite
Year-on-year talent trajectory

Compliance

ISO 10667 alignment
GCC Taskforce on AC Guidelines (6th ed.)
GDPR / UAE PDPL / Saudi PDPL data handling
Audit trail on all rating decisions

Built on a 38-competency framework. Run by trained assessors.

VIFM has been delivering Assessment Centres across the GCC since 2008. Every engagement is anchored to the VIFM-AC framework, ISO 10667, and the International Taskforce on AC Guidelines.