What is a Competency Framework and how do I know if it is valid?
In this context Competencies have headings like ‘analytical thinking’, ‘customer focus’, ‘commercial awareness’, ‘communication skills’. Each competency can be described in terms of a variety of observable behaviours which contribute to the overall competency. The competency framework for a particular role describes the qualities of the ideal person for that role. By inspecting a competency framework you should be able to tell quite easily if it is suitable for the jobs and situations you are interested in.
