Society for Human Resource Management Competency Model in the Learning Resources. Assess your proficiency for two or more competencies. What is your greatest strength? In what areas could you improve?
Society for Human Resource Management Competency Model
• Review the “Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Competency Model” in the Learning Resources.
• Assess your proficiency for two or more competencies. What is your greatest strength? In what areas could you improve?
• Analyze the competencies you selected. How do they relate to health care organizations striving for a culture of excellence? How might gaining proficiency of these competencies better enable you to personally contribute to organizational excellence, including effectiveness and success in health care administration?
The Assignment
In a page paper, address the following: • Assess your proficiency for the two SHRM competencies (Preferably,: Leadership and Navigation, Communication…). Include one competency you consider to be a personal strength (leadership and navigation) and one you could improve upon (communication).
• Analyze each competency you selected. Include how they relate to health care organizations striving for a culture of excellence.
Leadership Competencies
SHRM’s Competency Model identifies what it means to be a successful HR professional—across the performance continuum, around the globe, from early to executive career levels. The competency model and the resources developed based on the model provide the foundation for talent management throughout the HR lifecycle.
Introduction
Leadership competencies are leadership skills and behaviors that contribute to superior performance. By using a competency-based approach to leadership, organizations can better identify and develop their next generation of leaders. Essential leadership competencies and global competencies have been defined by researchers. However, future business trends and strategy should drive the development of new leadership competencies. While some leadership competencies are essential to all firms, an organization should also define what leadership attributes are distinctive to the particular organization to create competitive advantage.
Essential Leadership Competencies
A focus on leadership competencies and skill development promotes better leadership. However, skills needed for a particular position may change depending on the specific leadership level in the organization. By using a competency approach, organizations can determine what positions at which levels require specific competencies. Researchers at the Center for Creative Leadership have identified some essential leadership competencies that are consistent among organizations. They divide the overall structure into competencies for leading the organization, leading the self and leading others in the organization.
When selecting and developing leaders, HR professionals should consider the competencies that the individual possesses and compare those to the ones that need further development for success in a leadership role. By looking at his/her current competencies and comparing those to the skills necessary to fill a leadership position, organizations can make better informed decisions in hiring, developing and promoting leaders.
The SHRM Competency Model identifies what it takes to be a successful HR professional—across the performance continuum; around the globe; and across all career levels, job roles and job functions. SHRM worked with HR professionals around the globe to create the model, which:
- Defines the competencies and knowledge necessary for effective practice as an HR professional.
- Supports HR practitioners in their career and professional development.
- Helps organizations build approaches to identify and cultivate high-quality HR leaders, individual contributors and teams.
The SHRM Competency Model provides the foundation for talent management throughout the HR lifecycle and helps organizations ensure that HR professionals are proficient in the critical behaviors and knowledge necessary to solve today’s most pressing people issues and strategies.
How can I use it?
HR professionals around the world are using the SHRM Competency Model to launch and sustain their HR careers. Whether prepping for and obtaining their SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification, attending SHRM seminars and conferences, or applying the competencies in day-to-day practice, HR professionals and organizations have recognized the importance of the SHRM Competency Model.
Wondering how you can use the model in your own day-to-day role? Get inspiration from some of your HR colleagues in our interactive book, Bringing the SHRM Competency Model to Life, and see how applying the model has benefited their careers.
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