Have you ever wished you could clone your most effective leaders? There’s a better way: Using competency models. Competency modeling is a way to clarify the skills and behaviors that are common ...

Albert Einstein once said, “If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.” Hiring, promoting and evaluating people based on their natural ...

A manager is someone who has been promoted upon visible demonstration of skills and competencies, having made contributions worthy of career advancement. At this level, the traditional HR practice is ...

Professional pedigree, academic credentials, references and experience are among the factors that play a role when it comes to hiring. But in leadership roles, hiring based on skills is becoming an ...

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