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If you want to build competency models and include competencies in your HR applications, you will need to choose a method to use in building the models. Whatever method you choose, it will be much easier and faster if you can draw on a list of specific competencies to include in each model. These lists are also known as competency dictionaries.<\/p>\n

An earlier post,\u00a0\u201cBuild or Buy a Competency Dictionary?\u201d,\u00a0<\/a> compared competency dictionaries and detailed options for acquiring a competency dictionary that can be used for developing a competency \u201cframework\u201d, competency models, and applications for talent management. Three options, including advantages and disadvantages for each, were described.<\/p>\n

1) Develop your own dictionary<\/p>\n

2) Purchase a competency dictionary<\/p>\n

3) Purchase the Workitect competency dictionary.<\/p>\n

In this post, a comparison between Workitect\u2019s customizable dictionary\/library and those available from other consulting firms is captured in the chart below.<\/p>\n

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Highlights<\/h2>\n

O\u2013 Other Dictionaries
\n<\/em>W\u2013 Workitect Dictionary<\/em><\/p>\n

Flexibility Wins! <\/strong><\/h3>\n

O- Low \u2013 difficult & expensive to modify\/customize.
\nW- High degree \u2013 easy to edit & tailor. Integrate into any HR application or HRIS.<\/p>\n

Build Generic or Custom Competency Models? <\/strong><\/h3>\n

O- Generic competency models. Developed through external research & surveys.
\nW- Custom competency models*. Describing superior performance in your organization.<\/p>\n

Employee Acceptance \u2013 Are the Competencies Simple & Practical? <\/strong><\/h3>\n

O- Low \u2013 difficult to understand & use; \u201cnot relevant to my job\u201d.
\nW- High buy-in. \u201cThese competencies describe my world and will help my career growth\u201d.<\/p>\n

Executives\u2019 View \u2013 Is the Focus on Business Outcomes?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

O- Seen as HR program, not impacting our business performance.
\nW- \u201cAccurately describes competencies that drive performance in our business and unique culture\u201d.<\/p>\n

Cost <\/strong><\/h3>\n

O- High – Avg. $60,000 plus annual renewal fee
\nW- Low \u2013 $2.00 per employee plus $800 set-up fee, ($6.00 per employee includes license for Competency Development Guides and Competency Interview Guides) SEE DETAILS<\/a><\/p>\n

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The 35 Competencies in the Workitect Competency Dictionary-Library\"\"<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Organizations Using the Workitect Competency Dictionary<\/h2>\n

These organizations are licensees<\/a> of the Workitect Dictionary<\/a>, Competency Interview Guides<\/a>, or Competency Development Guide<\/a>. These materials are also available as an integrated \u201cbundle\u201d<\/a> with a focus on improving an organization\u2019s ability to attract, develop, and retain talent.<\/p>\n

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