What competency based tools has NIH developed?
NIH has developed training maps, individual development plans (IDPs), interview guides, proficiency maps, and draft vacancy announcements. Two different assessment tools are available: One through the Learning Management System and another can be found on the competencies website http://hr.od.nih.gov/competencies/default.htm. The LMS offers options of both a self and supervisory assessment, it has training classes linked to each of the competencies in the system with recommended training opportunities, and it also maintains a history of the assessments. The online tool is completely anonymous, it is designed to collect data for a self assessment only. The user would print off their assessment information and bring it with them to discuss development with their supervisor. Once an assessment in this system is submitted it cannot be retrieved.
