Skills and Competencies: What is the Difference?

Skills and Competencies: What is the Difference?

Nearly every day, we hear business people discuss the “skills” and “competencies” their employees need to succeed. The two terms are used together so often that many people think of them as synonyms.  Are they the same? Should they be used...
The Pros and Cons of Six Different Competency Models

The Pros and Cons of Six Different Competency Models

Can’t decide which competency model to use? Making decisions is not always easy. An inordinate amount of time deciding between equally attractive options can drain you of your time and energy, which is why we often follow certain best practices to speed up the...