competency mapping
[/kəmˈpiːtənsi ˈmæpɪŋ/]
nounpl: competency mappings
mapeamento de competências
1. A systematic process of identifying, analyzing, and documenting the skills, knowledge, abilities, and behavioral traits required for effective job performance and organizational success
The HR department conducted a competency mapping exercise to identify the core skills needed for leadership roles.
O departamento de RH realizou um mapeamento de competências para identificar as habilidades essenciais necessárias para funções de liderança.
2. A tool used in human resource management to align individual competencies with organizational goals and career development pathways
Through competency mapping, we discovered gaps between current employee skills and future business requirements.
Através do mapeamento de competências, descobrimos lacunas entre as habilidades atuais dos funcionários e os requisitos futuros do negócio.
Competency mapping became increasingly important in Brazil and Portugal during the 2000s as organizations adopted more sophisticated HR practices. In the USA and Brazil, it's a standard practice in large corporations and multinationals, often used for succession planning, training and development programs, and organizational restructuring. The methodology reflects a shift from traditional job descriptions to competency-based human resource management.
Related Idioms & Phrases
closing the competency gap
identifying hidden competencies
aligning competencies with strategy
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