You have heard the term “Soft Skills.” But what does it mean? How are these skills different than technical skills or competencies? Are these skills easy to learn? How important are these skills?
Competencies come in all shapes and sizes. Some are good and some are not so good. With the variety and number of competencies on the market, it can be hard to know what good quality competencies look like.
The world of work is changing like never before. As people learn to navigate this new world, certain skills or key competencies have become especially important for both the organization and the individual to succeed.
Does your company have defined values? Do you find it hard to reinforce these values and encourage your people to live and breathe them?
So, you have decided to define the key competencies or skills needed for successful performance across your different roles. Now, you are wondering what you should do with your leadership roles because leaders often require a completely different skill set than those technical experts or specialists.
Do you have questions about competencies? Like what is it and how is it different than a capability? or What is a competency vs skill? or How many levels should the thing have? or What makes for a good example behaviour? Well, good news! Find out the answers to these questions and more. We answer eight of the most common questions people ask about competencies.
There are many examples of competency models out there. What do the best ones have in common?
