A presentation on the Adapt Institute and the Next Generation Core Competencies for Emergency Managers framework delivered in 2018 at the Fema Region 8 Collaborative Engagement.

1. The Next Generation
Core Competencies:
A framework for bridging
practice
Gregory Vigneaux
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2. • The Adapt Institute is focused on supporting the implementation and
expansion of the Next Generation Core Competencies developed with support
from FEMA Higher-Ed and the emergency management community by Dr. Shirley-
Feldmann-Jensen, Dr. Steven Jensen, and Dr. Sandy Maxwell-Smith
• Deliverable in educational and practical contexts, the Next Generation
Core Competencies framework is an evidence-based, behavioral and
observable approach to aligning the emergency management workforce with
the current and anticipated challenges of the Twenty-First century
• Evidence-based derived from focus group research, multiphase Delphi study,
listening sessions, and SME input
• Designed to inform organizational performance management and educational
program and course development
Overview
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3. Competencies that Build
the Individual:
− Operate within the EM
Framework, Principles, &
Body of Knowledge
− Possess Critical
Thinking
− Abide by Professional
Ethics
− Value Continual Learning
Competencies that Build the
Practitioner:
− Scientific Literacy
− Geographic Literacy
− Sociocultural Literacy
− Technological Literacy
− Systems Literacy
Competencies that Build
Relationships:
− Disaster Risk
Management
− Community
Engagement
− Governance & Civics
− Leadership
“Core Competencies can be defined as personal attributes or underlining characteristics, which combined with technical or
professional skills, enable the delivery of a role/job. Competencies state the expected areas and levels of performance, tell us
what is valued and rewarded. The Core Competencies do not define our technical roles and accountabilities, nor does it include
the technical skills necessary to do our jobs.” - Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
The Competencies
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4. Competency Category
Competency
Behavioral Anchor
Key Action
Learning Objectives
Unpacking the Competencies
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5. What is the Value of the Next Generation Competencies to Collaboration?
Supports a collaborative approach to developing a workforce commensurate
with the challenges of 2030 and beyond
Education Practice
NGCC as a basis for program
and curricula design
NGCC as a basis for
performance
management
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6. • Unification in the approach to workforce development creates coherence across both
spheres produces shared metrics, measurement of success and a common language
• Shared, adaptable framework supportive of continual co-learning, evaluation,
information sharing, and knowledge management
A New Opening for Collaboration
Education Practice
NGCC as a basis for program
and curricula design
NGCC as a basis for
performance
management
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7. What Now?
• The Adapt Institute will continue asking questions:
• What needs to be created to support the integration of the Next
Generation Core Competencies?
• What are the next steps?
• Where is integration ongoing and what lessons are being
learned?
• How can we help?
• Adapt Community as a space for further promoting workforce
development around change
• Local Next Generation Core Competency integration across coupled
programs and organizations
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