E-CF in Practice 
“How to incorporate the E-Competence Framework”
A New Journey
3 Fundamental Questions 
Why did we decide to incorporate the E-CF? 
What steps did we take to achieve our goal? 
What lessons did we learn?
Why should you incorporate E-CF?
Our Key Reasoning:
But where to start…
When we started 
No knowledge of the E-CF as an organisation 
A few motivated HR individuals 
No tools or HR guidance available
What steps did we take?
Our Approach: 5 steps 
Acquire 
Knowledge 
Competence 
Mapping 
Aligning the 
Job Structure 
Assess the 
employees 
Develop new 
Job profiles
1. Acquire knowledge 
Create a Project team that represents all (major) 
business units for early involvement 
Distribute relevant documentation and books 
Organise an E-CF Away Day
2. Competence Mapping
3. Aligning Job Structure
4. Develop New Profiles
4. New Profiles
4. New Profiles
5. Assessment
Lessons Learned
Top lessons learned: 
1. Early involvement from key stakeholder is 
paramount. 
2. The E-CF Framework is complex, make sure 
everyone has sufficient knowledge 
3. Tailor the E-CF to meet your organisations specific 
needs, it is not the holy grail. 
4. Do not change your complete job structure, or 
everyone will be lost. 
5. Writing all new job profiles consumes energy and 
time, but generates commitment and 
involvement.
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Stay in Touch: 
Jan-Willem Middelburg 
Director Education 
Jw.middelburg@pinkelephant.nl

E-Competence Framework Implementation

Editor's Notes

  • #6 Reasons Why Pink Elephant Chose E-CF Rebranding (Momentum) Globalisations and Stardardisation We aspire to be an innovative Company Most importanty, we want our employees to love our company
  • #13 We did not need a new Job Structure