Skill and Competency Details

Efficiently measure and manage your workforce using the world’s most comprehensive collection of multi-level competencies.

The skill title, skill definition, and four levels of proficiency form the backbone of effective workforce management and talent development.

  • The skill title serves as a clear and concise identifier, enabling both employees and managers to understand the area of expertise or capability being referenced quickly. This clarity is essential for aligning skills with job roles and organizational needs.
  • The skill definition provides a detailed explanation of the skill, encompassing its scope and relevance within the professional context. This detailed understanding is crucial for employees to recognize how their skills fit into the bigger picture of their career path and organizational goals.
  • The four proficiency levels – typically ranging from novice to expert – offer a structured framework for assessing and developing these skills. This progression helps identify current competencies and chart a clear path for skill enhancement and career advancement.

Together, these elements play a vital role in fostering a skilled, adaptable, and high-performing workforce aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives. The following are sub-components of skills and competencies.

TypeCompetencies and skills are organized into different types, such as B (Business), I (Individual), M (Management), T (Technical), TT (Technology Tools), BT (Business Tools), etc.
 DescriptionsCompetency and skill descriptions and up to 6 behavioral statements for each of the four Proficiency Levels. Each of the Proficiency Levels contains up to six behavioral statements. The four Proficiency Levels contain basic descriptions and are as follows:
  • Proficiency Level One – Basic understanding
  • Proficiency Level Two – Working experience
  • Proficiency Level Three – Extensive experience
  • Proficiency Level Four – Subject matter depth and breadth