A competency framework is a grid or list that displays (a) competencies required to successfully perform in the job or (b) future business requirements:
• May come from key criteria set out in job description or person specification. • May be divided into categories such as core, advanced and specialist. • Informs the design of the Assessment Center or Development Center.
Some example competencies
• Decisiveness • Leadership • Productivity • Flexibility • Organizational skill • Judgment • Problem analysis • Planning • Initiative • Oral communication • Written communication • Managing change • Valuing diversity