Innovate Africa founder Kieno Kammies sat down with Benjamin Buckingham, managing partner at Lumenii, to understand how the company is using psychometric assessments to help businesses make sharper calls when it comes to hiring and growing talent.
Its platform allows companies to measure things like problem-solving ability, personality traits and adaptability — all before a single interview.
According to Buckingham, it’s not about replacing gut feel but about backing it up with real data. The tests reveal how people think, react under pressure and whether they’re likely to fit the job or company culture. This helps organisations cut down on hiring mistakes, build stronger teams and plan for leadership changes with more confidence.
From helping PEP build more agile managers to improving sales recruitment at ooba, the results are clear. As pressure grows to hire the right people and hold onto them, psychometric tools like Lumenii’s are moving from optional to essential in the way smart companies manage their teams.
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