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https://www.instituteforgovernment.o...y%20People.pdf
Before aspirants can sit the PAB they must attend an informal meeting with either a member of the
party field staff or a senior party volunteer. They must also complete and return to CCHQ
candidates department an application form, requiring three references. We were told that
candidates who are not approved at this stage are given feedback and advice about the steps they
should take to gain the relevant skills and experiences necessary to pass the PAB in future. The
possibility remains, however, that this preliminary stage could be used as a pretext to block
candidates for reasons other than a lack of appropriate skills.
Box 1: The Parliamentary Assessment Board Framework
Tasks Competencies
1. Competency interview 1. Communication skills
2. Public Speaking 2. Intellectual skills
3. In Tray exercise 3. Relating to people
4. Group Exercise 4. Leading and motivating
5. Psychometric test 5. Resilience and drive
(later changed to a written essay)
6. Political Conviction