Competency mapping
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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.
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Benefits
Competency mapping can be performed on the level of individual roles or on the level of the whole organisation. In the first case the mapping is usually connected to qualifications, development discussions and other HR processes. If the focus of the mapping is organizational competency, it is typically connected to several business processes and business needs, see Mapping organisational competency. In both cases, it provides the organisation with a better understanding of their 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 to achieve better understanding of the organisation's competency and in evaluating risks of loosing competency.
