{"id":24747,"date":"2026-02-22T00:04:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T05:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/homemade-competency-models-dictionary-half-bake\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T19:54:37","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T23:54:37","slug":"homemade-competency-models-dictionary-half-bake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.wwwebdesignstudios.com\/client05\/homemade-competency-models-dictionary-half-bake\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Your Homemade Competency Models & Competency Dictionary Half-Baked?"},"content":{"rendered":"[fusion_builder_container type=”flex” hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” border_style=”solid”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” spacing=”yes” background_repeat=”no-repeat” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” center_content=”no” last=”true” hover_type=”none” border_sizes_top=”” border_sizes_bottom=”” border_sizes_left=”” border_sizes_right=”” min_height=”” link=”” background_blend_mode=”overlay” first=”true”][fusion_text]\n

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Use a flexible and comprehensive competency dictionary to develop custom competency models.<\/b><\/h2>\n

Throughout the years we have been building competency models for organizations, our consultants have spoken with many human resources executives about their earlier experience with competencies and competency models. Many have compiled their own dictionary of competencies to create various forms of competency models. Some have also formulated, with the input of the organization\u2019s executives, a competency framework featuring a list of core organizational competencies. The fact that they chose to speak with us about Workitect\u2019s services and resources usually indicates that they are not completely satisfied with what they have done on their own without outside assistance. An apt descriptor of their approach is that it is a \u201chomemade\u201d effort. Note: some HR and non-HR professionals appear to be satisfied with their homemade approach.<\/i><\/p>\n

Various reasons are given for not being completely satisfied with the competency models and HR applications that were created. The main reason seems to be a lack of acceptance by employees, caused by a lack of understanding of the intended purpose of the models and lack of any involvement in creating them. Competency models are often thought of as an extension of job descriptions, that create an expectation of additional unclear personal responsibilities.<\/p>\n

Dissatisfaction with an internally-developed competency dictionary stems from a lack of confidence in having identified a complete list of the right competencies described in the right format, with behavioral indicators for each competency being clear and accurate. In other words, if we are going to use homemade competencies in our recruitment, assessment, training and development, succession planning, performance management, and compensation processes, are we sure we have it right? In addition, will the wrong core competencies negatively influence long-term business results? Will the overall results be viewed as \u201chalf-baked\u201d?<\/p>\n

To summarize\u2026<\/p>\n

Advantages of Custom Competency Models <\/b><\/h3>\n