11. Translates the organization’s vision and goals into expected employee behavior Increases employee productivity and operating effectiveness Improves hiring decisions Increases employee satisfaction leading to reduced turnover rate Identifies gap between present skill sets and future skill requirements Shortens the Learning Curve, as the new recruits demonstrate high potential, etc… Targets employee development to organization performance goals
12. The link to success… Competencies translate the strategic vision and goals for the organization into behaviours or actions employees must display for the organization to be successful.
13. A Brief Look at Key Concepts / Processes - What are Competencies - Defining a Profile - Competency-based Management
14. What are “competencies”? Observable abilities, skills, knowledge, motivations or traits defined in terms of the behaviours needed for successful job performance.
17. Competencies – Another view Visible, surface, easy to identify and manage Skill Knowledge Hidden, difficult to identify and manage Self-concept Trait Motive Source: Spencer & Spencer, 1993
18. What is a “competency profile”? A grouping or set of competencies that together, describe the most critical behaviours and/or actions required for success in a job. Usually 6 -12 competencies for any given position / profile. Profile is specific to a job or group of jobs.
22. What is Competency-based Management? A HR management approach that standardizes and integrates all HR activities based on competencies that support organizational goals.
60. Succession Management Business Strategy Leadership / Capacity Requirement Individual Profile Assessment & Identification of Talent Pool of Resources Development Activities