Competencies

ASTD 2008 Copyright

Competency management: cracking the code for organizational impact
T+D, v62 n5 p70-76 (2008 May)
Employees with the right competencies for their work are the backbone of any successful organization. With the impending skills shortage, the need to have clearly defined competencies and the right staff in the right place is becoming even more critical. This article clarifies what competencies are and how to best manage competencies for successful business integration and talent management.

DNA of a global leader
T+D, v62 n3 p36-41 (2008 Mar)
Having competent global leaders is challenging to most organizations striving to remain competitive. This article looks at the differences between leaders and global leaders, the make-up of a global leader, and at ways to identify and develop this new vital type of leader.  The article reports on activities to identify and select global leaders at Citi and Royal Phillips.

Emotional notions
T+D, v62 n2 p12-13 (2008 Feb)
Intelligence. Emotional intelligence has become a valued competency for high-performing leaders and managers. Organizations realize emotional intelligence is a critical tool in solving business problems.

Polish up your crystal ball
T+D, v61 n11 p46-50 (2007 Nov)
The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) is working to identify competencies and develop ways to establish a sound succession plan in the wake of anticipated retirements and low recruitment growth. The advice offered by experts to help senior leaders focus on competency forecasting and succession planning is: decide on your competency philosophy; acquire a global perspective; ask the people who know; know what you already have; define competencies carefully; think about varying degrees of competency; utilize the context of corporate strategy; educate line managers about competencies and their importance; use the information you've generated for effective succession planning; and be realistic about your forecasting timeframe. With these pieces in place, organizations can be forward-looking and ready for their corporate future.

Identify core competencies for job success
INFOLINE, 16p (2007 Dec)
Stock no.250712. Defining competencies for positions within an organization provides an objective look at the position requirements, and the associated knowledge, skills, and abilities. This Infoline outlines the process in an easy to implement format and includes examples. The Job Aid is a Position Development Worksheet.
 

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