Introduction to sfia

Introducing SFIA Part 1

What is SFIA? Skills Framework for the Information Age Effective practical tool to assess skills in a wide range of industries Using unique methodology of self-assessment people know where they stand Has been developed for diagnostic purposes Written in plain English – easy to understand No more confusion about role descriptions and skills required for a particular project Effective in every industry

Historical background
Originated in the UK
Developed by Industry for Industry
Contributors included Norwich Union, Oracle, Microsoft, British Computing Society, and Government Agencies
Adopted by more than 15 000 organisations throughout the world
Growing uptake in Australian market.

How it looks
It is a practical two-dimensional matrix of skills and competency levels.
Each skill at each level has a detailed description written in a plain, easy to understand language.

One axis presents the whole set of SFIA skills. For convenience, the skills are grouped into categories and sub-categories. A number of skills can be grouped together to form a role description.

How it works
The other axis represents the level of competency in a certain skill.
Each of 7 levels has extensive description in terms of
Autonomy
Influence
Complexity
Business skills

Who can use SFIA and why
Organisations:
IT managers
HR managers
CEOs and managing directors
To understand current skills
To plan future recruitment campaigns
To reduce IT project risk
To standardise job titles and functions
Succession Planning

Individuals:
Current IT specialists
Recent graduates
University students
To identify current skills
To plan future career pathways
To identify training needs
For Job applications
To make the right choices in their profession
Who can use SFIA and why

Already implemented by Queensland Rail and others
Currently being implemented by the Queensland and Commonwealth Governments
Forms the basis of the Australian Computer Society Certified Professional program
Ensys Consulting is the only one accredited SFIA partner in Australia and South East Asia.
SFIA Perspectives

SFIA services in Australia Ensys Consulting is one of the first SFIA Accredited Partners in Australia and the only SIFA Training Partner with highly experienced SFIA consultants. Ensys delivers a wide range of professional services including:

How we work Ensys Consulting Delivering results through strategic partnerships
Large team of highly experienced consultants
Both HR/Talent Management and ICT expertise
Local and international experience
SFIA Accredited Partner and Training Provider
Focus on Client needs
Practical and hands-on
Quality Assured

Question time We are happy to answer your questions about SFIA and organise a consultation, workshop or assessment of your employees. Call us 1800 885 139 or email [email_address] and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Head Office Brisbane Other Offices Sydney Melbourne Canberra www.ensys.com.au

SFIA Online
www.ensys.com.au
www.sfiaaustralia.com.au
www.sfia.org.uk

Thank you for your time!

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Introduction to sfia

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