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 is a tool for competency management to inform the competency related decisions and actions.
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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, mapping usually provides more information and insight for defining 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 Organizational competency mapping. In both cases, it provides the organisation with a better understanding of their competency and informs the competency related decisions.
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 competency gaps and risks of loosing competency.
