Defining Competency for Professions

Defining Competency for Professions

ByJeff Griffiths

Jeff Griffiths, FCMC CTDP Profession: An occupation in which a professed knowledge of some subject, field, or science is applied; a vocation or career, especially one that involves prolonged training and a formal qualification.  – Oxford English Dictionary Creating competency frameworks and competency models is an evolving field that has gained greater prominence over the…

Competency Frameworks – How Much Detail is Enough?

Competency Frameworks – How Much Detail is Enough?

ByJeff Griffiths

J.L. Griffiths, FCMC CTDP Competency frameworks are a fundamental tool for developing your organization and your workforce. They are a vital part of a competency management SYSTEM. Yet… they often aren’t used effectively. Complaints run the gamut from “too much detail, too cumbersome, too complicated” to the other extreme “not detailed enough” Maybe the problem…