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Introduction to Competencies
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This half-day program introduces the whole concept of competencies to an organization and helps it's leaders decide if a competency-based HR system makes sense for their organization, and/or how key people can participate in the process. A six-step model building process (shown below) that is taught in our three-day Building Competency Models workshop is discussed. The half-day program is also a good overview and orientation to the workshop, and can be used as a component of an organization's executive meeting or conference. The agenda, which can be customized to the particular needs of an organization, covers:

Introduction
What is a competency

Step 1- Planning

  • Three approaches to models
  • Typical steps for each approach

Step 2- Collecting Data

  • Job analysis interviews
  • Resource Panel
  • Structured event interview
  • Customizing a generic model
Break

Step 3- Build Model

  • Coding
  • Coding exercise
  • Integrating data from multiple sources
  • What is a good competency model

Step 4- Applications


  • Training and development
  • Selection
  • Performance management
  • Succession planning
  • Other applications
Step 5- Audit
Step 6- Institutionalize
Wrap-up



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Competency Models
To Learn How to Build Competency Models:

We invite you to schedule an on-site program or attend a public session of:

Building Competency Models, a three-day workshop that prepares HR professionals to develop their own competency models without external assistance. As a result of attending this program, participants will be able to:

  • Understand alternative methods for building single competency models:
  • Understand approaches for building competency models for multiple jobs in an organization
  • Plan and develop a focus group for competency modeling
  • Conduct Key Event Interviews for competency modeling
  • Use the probing strategy of Key Event Interviewing
  • Analyze interview transcripts and write job models

Competency Dictionary:
34 Competencies Explained
[626kb PDF]
Describes in language non-HR people can understand, how to implement competency systems and the payoffs.

Learn About:

Competencies & Competitiveness[459kb PDF] and the ROI of Competency Technology[158kb PDF], and explore the many other resources, tools, and programs available on our website. Or contact us directly for more information.