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'SENT BY:(612) 337 -3695 : 2 -19 -98 : 19:00 : PDI 20th FLOOR-. 612 464 4568:# 6/17 Activity Four — Evaluation Depending upon the qualifications of candidates, we would expect to present approximately 6 -10 candidates for further selection procedures. Depending upon the wishes of the Council, we would designate a set of information- gathering procedures designed to produce more detailed information about this smaller group of applicants. This set of techniques could include, but would not be limited to the following: • Oral interview panels ---One or more formal interview procedures conducted by designated individuals such as Council members, staff members, etc. PDI has had considerable success using staff interviews for input into the selection of the chief executive. • Written testing -Based upon PDI's background in managerial assessment, instruments designed to yield information regarding problem solving ability; faculty with words, numbers, and concepts; leadership style; interpersonal style; etc. • Assessment center activities— Simulations designed to assess the candidates' capabilities regarding specific tasks required of the position. These would include such experiences as In- basket Exercises, Press Conferences, Meetings with Subordinates, etc. The combination of approaches will yield the most accurate and stable assessment of the individual candidate's skills and abilities. PDI would compile information gathered in the form of confidential reports for each viable applicant and submit them to the Council for discussion and decisions regarding finalist status. Depending upon the nature and extent of procedures used, this step would require approximately two weeks. Activity Five — Finalist Assessment At this point, PDI would coordinate extensive information gathering rcgarding the finalist candidates. These activities could include: • In -depth appraisal • Primary and secondary reference checking • Computer press search • Design and training of Council Interview At this point, the Council would conduct interviews with finalist applicants. PDI would be able to assist in final negotiations after the Council has made its hiring decision. Based upon the procedures required, we estimate that this step could be accomplished in approximately two weeks. 4