Competency Mapping - A Holistic Approach and a Drive for Industries

M.Rajkumar S.Babu Abstract:

Human resource management is a process of bringing people and organizations together so that the goals of each other are met. Nowadays it is not possible to show a good financial or operating report unless your personnel relations are in order. Over the years, highly skilled and knowledge based jobs are increasing while low skilled jobs are decreasing. This calls for future skill mapping through proper HRM initiatives. Competency mapping is important and is an essential activity. Every well-managed firm should have well defined roles and list of competencies required to perform each role effectively. Competency mapping identifies an individuals strengths and weaknesses in order to help them better understand themselves and to show them where career development efforts need to be directed. Competency mapping is one of the most accurate means in identifying the job and behavioral competencies of an individual in an organization. Competency is a set of knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform a job effectively and efficiently. Not only must HR professionals possess traditional technical competencies in the areas of staffing, training, compensation, performance management, etc., they must also possess business and management acumen to effectively relate their technical expertise to the strategy of the business. Competencies are derived from specific job families within the organization and are often grouped around categories such as strategy, relationships, innovation, leadership, risktaking, decision making, emotional intelligence, etc.

KeyTerms Skill development, Competency Mapping, Multi Skill, Need fulfillment Author: M.Rajkumar MBA, Sona College Of Technology , Salem, Tamil nadu . Mob:90036-43066, email:rajkumartechsys@gmail.com. Co-Author: S.Babu MBA , Sona college of Technology , Salem, Tamil nadu. Mob:97906-90917, email: Lokeshkumar850@gmail.com.

WHAT IS COMPETENCY?
A competency is an underlying characteristic of an individual that is related to effective performance in a job or situation. Competency: A person related concept that refers to the dimension of behavior lying behind competent performer

PROCESS OF COMPETENCY MAPPING Effective organization helps their employees by developing their career growth by
giving technical support. Success of many organizations lies in the area of Training, Learning and Development that builds employer employee relationship

Author: M.Rajkumar MBA, Sona College Of Technology , Salem, Tamil nadu . Mob:90036-43066, email:rajkumartechsys@gmail.com. Co-Author: S.Babu MBA , Sona college of Technology , Salem, Tamil nadu. Mob:97906-90917, email: Lokeshkumar850@gmail.com.

As a HR Manager, one has to establish and foster a culture, building strong working relationships within the organization, working closely with the team, ensure that needs are met, issue are addressed and situations are managed in a collaborative, consultative, creative and flexible manner. One has to continuously enhance the process and be a part of the business plan. Competencies, model for HR head has 11 competencies. They are Strategic Thinking, Business Acumen, Relationship Building and Networking, Team Leadership and Development, Results orientation, Impact and influence, Communication, Personal Effectiveness, Internal Customer Orientation, Human Resource Expertise and Change Leadership

Author: M.Rajkumar MBA, Sona College Of Technology , Salem, Tamil nadu . Mob:90036-43066, email:rajkumartechsys@gmail.com. Co-Author: S.Babu MBA , Sona college of Technology , Salem, Tamil nadu. Mob:97906-90917, email: Lokeshkumar850@gmail.com.

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Author: M.Rajkumar MBA, Sona College Of Technology , Salem, Tamil nadu . Mob:90036-43066, email:rajkumartechsys@gmail.com. Co-Author: S.Babu MBA , Sona college of Technology , Salem, Tamil nadu. Mob:97906-90917, email: Lokeshkumar850@gmail.com.