Basket Technique

The Basket Technique is an HR and management development training and assessment technique where employees receive a series of work-related actions (i.e., tasks, emails, and/or decisions) to manage through a simulated ‘basket.’ This technique provides an opportunity for the evaluator to assess an individual’s ability to make decisions, prioritise tasks and solve problems under real-life conditions.

Key Takeaways for Learning and Assessment

• Test both the decision-making skills and the time management skills.
• Simulate more of the Managerial & real life challenges.
• Evaluate leadership and analytical abilities.
• Frequently utilised in both programs, assessments.
• Provide objective evaluation in HR development initiatives.

Policies and Laws regarding Legal Compliance 

The usage of the Basket technique does not have a specific direct statute; nevertheless, in relation to the basket technique, organisations should ensure:

• Fair and Impartial Methods.
• Internally aligned Training and Evaluation practices.

Provide all employees with equal opportunity to be assessed by the organisation while employed in that role.