Building Competency Framework

Training Program Description

There are two types of organizations: those with a competency framework and those who are going to introduce a competency framework. Whether you are about to review or amend your competency framework or if you are planning to introduce a competency framework, this course is for you.
Being tasked with introducing competencies into your organization can seem at times like a mission impossible! This highly informative and interactive course will give you the tools, models, knowledge and understanding to be able to effectively design, build and implement a competency framework in your organization. Based on “best-in-class” experiences you will be able to implement a competency framework that contributes to your organization’s strategy and long term success.
Through the trainer’s expertise and practical knowledge, you will be able to define the key concepts associated with competency models

Training Program Outline

Establishing The Foundation
■ Definition and Assumptions
■ Competency Model Components
■ Trends in Competency Modeling
■ Approaches to Building Competency Models
■ Target Audiences for Competency Modeling
■ Competency Modeling Methods and Tools

Building the Model
■ Design Framework
■ Building Understanding and Commitment
■ Project Planning
■ Communications Planning
■ Identifying Competencies
■ Crafting Definitions
■ Defining Proficiency Levels
■ Identifying Behaviors

Validation
■ Validating the Model
■ Updating the Competency Model

Performance Management
■ Process Overview
■ Incorporating Competencies
■ Documentation
■ Determining Competencies
■ Collecting Feedback and Evaluating Performance

Training & Development
■ Options for Development
■ Identifying Training and Development Needs
■ Learning Resources ■ Curriculum Design

Recruitment & Selection
■ Overview
■ Recruitment
■ Determining Assessment Approaches
■ Developing Behavioral Questions
■ Strengthening the Selection Process

Target Audience 

• Line and staff executives who want to learn how to leverage human resources to add value and increase profits.
• Human resource consultants, professionals, managers and executives.
• Specialists in talent acquisition, development and retention, in human capital management, or succession planning
• Training and organization development professionals.

The Learning Model

The trainer uses up-to-date training techniques and a variety of training methods, to give all participants the best opportunities for learning, including:
• Class Session
• Discussions
• Simulations exercises
• Case studies and Problem Solving Exercises
• Individual assignments
• Templates and tools

KEY BENEFITS

At program completion you will be able to:
• Understand the components of a competency framework
• Compile the essential ingredients of a competency framework based on mission, vision, values and strategy of the organization
• Develop and define competencies that are a valuable management tool providing a common language and framework for understanding your organization’s performance
• Link competencies to recruitment, career development, succession planning and training & development