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Mapping Process:

First stage of mapping requires understanding the vision and mission of the organization.

Second stage requires understanding from the superior performers the behavioral as well as the functional aspects required to perform job effectively.

• Tool for the first and second stage: BEI/ Structured Interview

Third stage involves thorough study of the BEI Reports/ Structured Interview Reports

a) Identification of the competency based on competency frame work

b) Measurement of competency

c) Required levels of competency for each job family

d) Development of dictionary which involves detail description of the competency based on the indicators. Care should be taken that the indicators should be measurable and gives objective judgment.

Fourth Stage requires preparation for assessment.

a) Methods of assessment can be either through assessment centres or 360 Degree Feedback

b) If assessment centre is the choice for assessment then tools has to be ready beforehand

i. Tools should objectively measure the entire competency required.

ii. Determine the type of the tools for measuring competency

iii. Prepare the schedule for assessment

iv. Training to the assessor should indicate their thorough understanding of the competencies and the tools and also as to how the behaviour has to be documented.

Fifth Stage involves conducting assessment centre. Usually it is a two day program which would involve giving a brief feedback to the participant about the competencies that has been assessed and where they stands to.

Sixth stage involves detailed report of the competencies assessed and also the development plan for the developmental areas.

It is better to have one's own organization as the standard as the requirements of the organization differs. Whn preparing a competency dictionary, you can very well describe the indicators in such a manner that it can be used for all the...