Assessment Marathons

Since 2007 the STRIMgroup AG has been conducting so-called assessment marathons in the Academy focusing on current focal topics.

The goal of these assessment marathons is to provide an overview of the respective topic, to address associated scientific topics, as well as to achieve a level of confidence to further develop the respective topic by utilizing practical examples and working in groups.

Continuous approach
The motto of the assessment marathons is “Analytics meets Execution“. Here we emphasize that quantitative and qualitative analytics must be combined with insights and experiences in execution to deliver any real implementation-relevant added value.
These assessment marathons are re-instated on a yearly basis and enable participating companies to sustain and quantify their implementation success.

Field of learning-oriented Methodology
Three factors generally determine the quality of results and thereby form the basis for evidence-based actions in our assessment marathons:

• A meaningfully and precisely delineated field of observation (process demarcation) to ensure the comparability of the compiled information and data.
• The examination of valid output parameters, which can be compiled with reasonable effort and serve as the basis for recommendations for action.
• The analysis of relevant influencing factors affecting the respective process to develop hypotheses and demonstrate cause-effect correlations.

We study such effect correlations in detail, present and continuously deepen and expand on them. With our evidence-based approach we bring together scientific findings and practical experience; the goal of this is to reach a quick implementation success.

Approach
The annual assessment marathons are organized as follows:

• Webinars give an introduction to the goals, the basic approach and the addressed topics,
• Surveys – two to three months prior to the respective conference – are distributed to compile the essential quantitative and qualitative fundamentals,
• The results of the analyses are discussed during a 1-2 day conference at the end of the assessment marathon and applied to relevant problems. Brief overview presentations and the exchange of ideas and sharing of experiences are the main focus.

Possible added options – such as the methodology seminar or the hands-on workshop – complete the assessment marathon.

Benefits
What is unique about our assessment marathons?

• You obtain an overview of your data, which you provided to us, compared with our market data, analyses and benchmarks.
• You receive a final report with all analyzed parameters, graphics as well as helpful recommendations for action in reaching reliable decisions and implementation.
• We present you with high-end case studies and discuss these with professional and technical experts with regard to the fields of action of your final report.