What is a competencies framework?
• A model describing knowledge, skills and abilities required for success in a job
• A means by which organizations communicate what is required, valued, recognized and rewarded
How do competencies differ from job responsibilities & objectives
• Competencies are what you need to perform
• Completion of job responsibilities and achievement of objectives shows you actually performed
• They are not always aligned -
Example 1: Competencies Performance Example 2: Competencies Performance
Bob accomplished all of his
Joe has excellent negotiation skills,
objectives by screaming and
but only uses them to negotiate a
throwing things at his staff, but his
free lunch every day.
interpersonal skills were lacking.
All characters fictional, of course.