Difference between revisions of "Competency mapping"
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| − | Competency mapping may concentrate on the existing competencies or the competences that are needed in the organization. It may have a future oriented view or map the current situation. Competency mapping may thus be used as a tool for [[Competency management|competency management]] and in evaluating risks of loosing competency. | + | Competency mapping may concentrate on the existing competencies or the competences that are needed in the organization. It may have a future oriented view or map the current situation. Competency mapping may thus be used as a tool for [[Competency management|competency management]] to achieve better understanding of the organisation's competency and in evaluating risks of loosing competency. |
Also, competency mapping can be performed on the level of roles or individuals, in which case it is usually connected to [[Qualification|qualifications]] and development discussions, or mapping may focus on [[Organizational competency|organizational competency]]. | Also, competency mapping can be performed on the level of roles or individuals, in which case it is usually connected to [[Qualification|qualifications]] and development discussions, or mapping may focus on [[Organizational competency|organizational competency]]. | ||
Revision as of 05:58, 27 July 2014
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Definition
Competency mapping is A mapping process to create a competency map
Summary
Competency mapping is a mapping process which produces a map of individual competency or organizational competency, i.e. competency map. The process may focus on existing competency, required competency or competency needs of future. Competency mapping may be used as a tool for competency management.
Description
Benefits
Competency mapping may concentrate on the existing competencies or the competences that are needed in the organization. It may have a future oriented view or map the current situation. Competency mapping may thus be used as a tool for competency management to achieve better understanding of the organisation's competency and in evaluating risks of loosing competency.
Also, competency mapping can be performed on the level of roles or individuals, in which case it is usually connected to qualifications and development discussions, or mapping may focus on organizational competency.
