compound competency
[/ˈkɒmpaʊnd kəmˈpɛtənsi/]
nounpl: compound competencies
competência composta
1. A skill or ability that results from the combination or integration of multiple individual competencies or technical and soft skills working together to achieve complex professional objectives
Leadership is often considered a compound competency because it requires communication, decision-making, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking.
Liderança é frequentemente considerada uma competência composta porque requer comunicação, tomada de decisão, inteligência emocional e pensamento estratégico.
2. In organizational development and talent management, a complex skill set formed by the interaction of foundational competencies that creates enhanced performance capabilities
Project management is a compound competency that integrates planning, risk assessment, team coordination, and resource allocation.
Gestão de projetos é uma competência composta que integra planejamento, avaliação de riscos, coordenação de equipes e alocação de recursos.
This term is particularly prevalent in modern HR practices and organizational development in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the contemporary emphasis on hiring and developing employees with versatile, integrated skill sets rather than specialists in single domains. In Brazil's corporate environment, especially in multinational companies, the concept is increasingly used in talent assessments and professional development programs.
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