Behavioral Descriptors – Options for Job Competency Models
Much of the value of a competency model comes from its behavioral descriptors. There are three main options for model builders to consider: (1) behavioral indicators, (2) evaluative competency levels, and [...]
Build Better Job Competency Models with Job Competence Assessment (JCA)
Many HR executives are satisfied with the competency models they have developed in their organization and about the impact those models have had on their HR practices and the organization as a [...]
How Competencies Drive Performance Improvement
It is probably safe to assume that, unless we are mentally or psychologically challenged, each of us wants to improve our performance and the competencies that will help [...]
Develop SHRM’s Strategic HR Planning Competency
In SHRM's Human Resources (HR) Competency Model, the Body of Competency and Knowledge includes the #1 functional competency of HR Strategic Planning. The SHRM definition is: "HR Strategic Planning involves the activities [...]
Resources For Developing Competencies
Here are some resources you can use and actions you can take in order to develop a competency: Observation of outstanding performers can be useful in developing recognition and understanding [...]
Six Steps to Conducting a Behavioral Event Interview
Regardless of how you view today’s economy, if your job involves acquiring talent for your organization, you know that interviewing, assessing, and selecting the best candidates for key jobs remains [...]
Competencies and Competitiveness
RAISE THE BAR ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE Several years ago, the WorldAtWork association sponsored a research study titled “Raising the Bar – Using Competencies to Enhance Employee Performance”. The results [...]
Three Approaches To Competency Model Building
When deciding how to approach a competency model building project, it is useful to consider three distinctive approaches: Single Job Competency Model One-Size-Fits-All Approach Multiple Job Approach A project usually [...]