Assessments and simulations can be robust, engaging tools to help with business growth challenges in today’s global, social world. However, as leaders are jumping on the bandwagon — engaging with suppliers and consultants to execute assessment and simulation programs — often, the potential impact gets lost in the novelty. Organizational psychologists have long favored assessments and simulations to evaluate and build workers’ skills for better productivity and business outcomes. In the life sciences and B2B arenas, these methods have piqued late interest. When it comes to training and development efforts, assessments and simulations seem to be turning into the next “shiny new object.”