Why do the competency model frameworks focus on industry rather than occupational competencies?
In a rapidly changing economy that relies on innovation to maintain its edge, it is important that workers have a core of foundation and technical skills that are valued and applicable across occupations. By identifying the competencies that cross industries and industry sectors it become possible to create career paths for entry level workers and to identify career ladders or lattices to insure upward mobility. Furthermore, in the 21st century economy, a flexible workforce is needed – one where workers can shift work roles within the workplace as demand dictates – or who can work well in a variety of cross-functional teams.
In a rapidly changing economy that relies on innovation to maintain its edge, it is important that workers have a core of foundation and technical skills that are valued and applicable across occupations. By identifying the competencies that cross industries and industry sectors it become possible to create career paths for entry level workers and to identify career ladders or lattices to insure upward mobility. Furthermore, in the 21st century economy, a flexible workforce is needed – one where workers can shift work roles within the workplace as demand dictates – or who can work well in a variety of cross-functional teams.
