How to Build Competency Models in Your Organization

• Review your organization‘s strategic plan and goals.
• What talent management needs are implied?
• For what key job(s) would competency model(s) help?
• How would the competency model(s) be applied to meet talent management needs?
• For what key job should a competency model be developed first?
• Is this job similar to one of the 12 jobs for which we have already developed a competency model? (See page on Sample Competency Models)
• If yes, follow the process for adapting this competency model for your organization.
• If no, use the process and tools for developing a competency model for a different job.