COMPETENCY-BASED APPLICATIONS

Competency-based applications are fundamental to the success of an organization.  It is difficult to measure performance and develop people within an organization without first developing competency models.

WHAT ARE COMPETENCIES?

Competencies are a combination of observable and applied knowledge, skills and behaviors that help identify the expectations for individuals, teams, leaders and even organizations.

Competencies focus on how value is created not what is actually accomplished.  Therefore, competency models are the "people performance" expectations that align with business strategy.

BENEFITS OF COMPETENCIES

• Articulate the organizational values
• Provide a common language for employees and managers
• Link pay, promotions and growth directly to the organizational values
• Guide employees and managers to what is expected and value is defined even in times of change
• Provide a comprehensive framework for aligning all human resource programs with business strategy...
  1. Compensation
  2. Selection & Staffing
  3. Performance Management
  4. Succession Planning
  5. 360-degree Feedback

In addition to providing a "line of sight" for each employee, competencies also promote organizational flexibility and competitiveness.

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