Now you have a model that people can easily assess against for both upskilling in their current job and also reskilling to learn a new role (career planning and workforce agility). It will define any skill gaps and tell them exactly what learning level of activity they need to develop. It will make them self-sufficient and able to capitalize on intrinsic motivation and a growth mindset. And it tells you exactly what learning content you need to close your organizational skill gaps and position it for future success.
Read MoreCollaborative learning has been shown to be one of the most effective types of learning. We call it “task-based mentoring” though you may call it “flash mentoring”, “peer coaching”, or “modern apprenticeship”.
Read MoreBehavioral examples in a competency model are what drive consistency, accuracy, and objectivity. And without that, individuals won’t accurately identify skill gaps and get the right personalized learning to close them.
Read MoreWith the changes going on in the world today, helping employees take ownership of their development has never been more important. We hope these help you engage employees in taking ownership of their learning.
Read MoreAs you build your competency model, you will often get a lot of pushback in terms of hard skills vs. soft skills. These skills also transcend jobs, even those that don’t currently exist. So when you are looking to both upskill and reskill, these skills matter.
Read MoreNew roles will be created to accommodate emerging needs. So you must be able to wrap your capability modeling expertise around that reality. People in those roles need competency models too. They also want to own their development and gather skills as currency.
Read MoreThe term "competence" came into vogue following R.W. White’s 1959 Psychological Review article, “Motivation Reconsidered: The Concept of Competence.” White explains that because people are intrinsically motivated to achieve competence, having competency models enables organizations to tap into our own desire to achieve proficiency.
Read MorePrior to the pandemic, there were 2 daunting trends plaguing organizations: increasing skill gaps, and lack of employee engagement, both of which lead to lack of retention. When unemployment is low, this is a real problem.
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