Competency-Based Training Basics
- 2h 6m
- Jim M. Graber, William J. Rothwell
- Association for Talent Development
- 2010
A practical manual for HR professionals, trainers, and managers who want to bring out the best in people. By understanding and employing competency-based training, you can pinpoint each employee's unique, natural talents and maximize them in the workplace. Learn how to assess competencies and determine learning needs, design training using competencies, use technology to support your program, communicate the value of this approach to key stakeholders, and integrate competency-based training into your organization.
About the Authors
William J. Rothwell, PhD, SPHR, is president of consulting firm that specializes in succession planning and management services, and he is a professor of human resource development with Penn State. He has also authored numerous books about competency, succession planning and management.
Jim M. Graber, PhD is an organizational psychologist with over 30 years of experience with private and public sector organizations. As president of Business Decisions, Inc., his areas of expertise include competency modeling, career development, and employee assessment and certification. Graber has taught at three universities and contributed to countless professional journals and books. He spearheaded the development of focus software, a talent and performance management solution used worldwide.
In this Book
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Competency-Based Training Basics
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About the Training Basics Series
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Preface
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What Is Competency-Based Training?
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Why Organizations Use Competencies
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Basics of Assessing Competencies and Determining Learning and Training Needs
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Designing Training Using Competencies
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Using Technology to Support Competency-Based Learning
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Communicating About Competency-Based Approaches
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Using Competencies to Guide Learning —An Application Guide
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The Future of Competency-Based Training and Learning
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Competency-Based Training
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Competency Modeling: The Basics of Identifying Competencies
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References and Resources
