In a world where hiring the right people and developing strong leaders are critical for business success, traditional assessments often fall short. They’re time-consuming, prone to bias, and may fail to reflect real on-the-job performance.
Introducing OBA (Observation-Based Assessment) — the smarter, more dynamic approach to identifying and developing top talent, powered by Glow Coach’s cutting-edge AI technology.
What Is OBA and Why Does It Matter?
Observation-Based Assessment (OBA) is a breakthrough in talent evaluation. Unlike conventional assessments that rely solely on self-reporting or automated surveys, OBA captures real-world behaviors through live interviews, offering rich, multidimensional insights.
It uses defined sponsors—colleagues, managers, and team members—who observe the assessed talent in action. These insights are gathered through structured interviews conducted by either a live professional consultant or Lance, Glow Coach’s AI-powered virtual consultant.
The result? A deeper, more accurate picture of an individual’s actual impact in the workplace.
How Does OBA Work?
OBA uses a 360-degree feedback model, conducting in-depth interviews with:
- Peers
- Supervisors
- Direct Reports
The interviews explore specific strengths, development areas, behavioral examples, and the impact of the individual’s actions in a work context. This qualitative insight is then synthesized into a comprehensive report that goes far beyond standard metrics.
It’s talent assessment—backed by data, driven by real behavior, and powered by AI.
Why Choose OBA? Key Advantages
Here’s what makes OBA a powerful tool for modern talent management:
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Bias-Free, Insightful Analysis
With the help of advanced AI technology, OBA filters out unconscious bias, ensuring a more objective and equitable evaluation process.
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Built on Proven Leadership Competencies
OBA is designed around Glow Coach’s Leadership Model, which includes 32 behavioral competencies validated by global leadership benchmarks.
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Hassle-Free Implementation
All you need to do is provide basic information about the talent to be assessed—OBA handles the rest, from interview scheduling to analysis and reporting.
More Than an Assessment: It’s a Leadership Evolution
OBA doesn’t just tell you who your top performers are—it helps you understand how they operate, why they succeed, and what they need to grow further. It bridges the gap between performance metrics and human behavior, offering a more complete view of leadership potential.
Whether you’re identifying future leaders, optimizing team dynamics, or building your succession pipeline, OBA delivers smarter, sharper insights for better decisions.
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OBA by Glow Coach is changing the way organizations approach leadership development.
Let us help you unlock the true potential of your people—with insights that matter.
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