IMPACT: Competencies SM

taking competencies and the impact you can make with them to the next level...

**Competency Frameworks, Models, and Architectures**
Competency Frameworks	Descriptions of and integration among competency definition, deployment, development, and assessment strategies
Competency Models	Collections of competency categories, statements, definitions, behavioral anchors (sometimes called indicators or descriptors), performance standards, and rating scales
Competency Architectures	Organizing principles and hierarchies used in managing competencies. For example, competencies can be arranged in clusters such as: Shared / common / core - competencies that are relevant to "all" employees Core technical - competencies that may be relevant to all employees in a particular operating department or business unit Specialized technical - competencies that may be relevant to a specific position within a department Leadership - competencies that are relevant to those with leadership responsibilities (other categories might include: Management, Teamwork, Supervision, etc.)