ECI’s Foundation Study v. Google’s Project Oxygen to Identify High Performers

One of our associates passed along this New York Times article about Google’s Project Oxygen to me earlier this week.  Google wanted to identify the factors associated with high performing managers.   Being the experts they are with data analysis, they sliced and diced all of their performance review ratings and other anecdotal information to identify [...]

Understanding Competency Models

Competency Models form the foundation of all Talent Management systems.  They describe the skills, knowledge and abilities typically exhibited by successful performers and formulate a clear reference point from which to hire, manage and develop staff. For example, competencies serve as a benchmark in assessing an individual’s mastery of the key factors essential for success [...]

What is a Competency Model?

Competency Models form the foundation for all people systems.  They describe the behaviors typically exhibited by successful performers and formulate a clear reference from which to hire, manage and develop staff. For example, competencies serve as a benchmark in assessing an individual’s mastery of the skills, knowledge and abilities needed for success in a role.  [...]