How do you know how good a person’s business skills really are?

 

This was the question posed by the TV show The Apprentice. For those not familiar with this show, a group of people competed over a series of weeks to become the winner. Each week they were assigned real world business related tasks to complete. Their performance was then judged by the host of the show and a group of business savvy advisors. 

 

The show was in effect a form of competency assessment and is a good place to start your understanding on what it is and how it works. Like the show, competency based assessment seeks to determine whether a person can do a task or group of tasks and how well they can do them. It recognises that the most accurate way to determine a person’s competence at something is to assess them using their knowledge and skills in an on-the-job situation. Every job requires a specific set of knowledge and skills. This varies depending on the type and complexity of the job. A competency based assessment process provides a way of building the skills and knowledge people need to perform their job. 


While some C-level executives think that you can do a competency assessment once every few years, that’s like saying you need only report company financials every five years. How could someone possibly want to invest? And in this case, how can you invest well in your talent, your greatest asset?

According to Rob Lauber, CLO at McDonald’s, “Change is happening so fast that by the time we upskill or reskill employees, some of those new skills are already obsolete. We are looking at a future where millions of people will constantly have to reinvent their skills.”

 

If you want to drive capability in your organization, you must create the cycle of assessment, ongoing development, and reassessment only on the tasks and skills you’ve worked on so that you have a current picture of capability at any time. Plus, you get the benefit of creating a culture of lifelong learning, driven by competency assessments, that drives real growth in your organization. 

 

If you are a senior leader and you don’t have competency assessment data or skill gap analysis, you should be scared. You’re making decisions that are based on inadequate data. When it comes to understanding organizational capability, you don’t have to be in the dark. A competency assessment shows us the light. To make informed decisions on where you need to upskill and reskill staff, SlideTeam experts have content-ready Competency Assessment Templates. The customizable nature of the templates provides you with the flexibility to edit your presentations. The content-ready slides give you the much-needed structure.

 

Let’s explore the templates

 

Template 1: Employee Competency Skills Assessment PPT Template

 

The table includes sections for the employee's name, assessor name, date of assessment, competency skills, assessment, and comments. The competency skills section lists a variety of skills that can be assessed, such as providing clear directions, developing objectives, conducting conversations, developing plans, and obtaining resources. The assessment section uses a rating scale that includes Needs Development, Approaching Competence, Competent, Highly Competent, and Exceptional. The comments section enables you to provide more detail about the employee's skills. Download Now!

 

 

Template 2: Competency Assessment Powerpoint PPT Template Bundle 

This PPT Template is designed for HR professionals, as it offers a comprehensive Skill Assessment Questionnaire and Competency Gap Analysis tools. With built-in charts, dashboards, and tables, evaluating human resource competencies becomes effortless. Conduct in-depth Behavioral Competency Tests and Competencies Evaluation with visually engaging slides, ensuring clear insights into employee skills and areas for development. Enhance your HR strategy with our user-friendly template designed for precise and efficient assessments. Transform your competency evaluations and drive organizational success. Download Now!

 

Template 3: Competency Requirements Search Strategy PPT Template

The PPT Slide is divided into three sections. The first section is labeled Competency Requirements. The second section is labeled Search Strategy. The third section can hold data as per your requirements. All three sections have editable text boxes where you can enter your information. Circles are arranged around the outside of the slide dividing it into sections. The slide provides a framework to identify the skills required for a job and outline a plan for finding candidates with those skills. Download Now!

 

 

Template 4: Employee Competency and Assessment Grid PPT Template

This PPT Template has a grid tool that can be used by organizations to assess the skills and potential of their employees. The grid has two main dimensions: competency level (high or low) and performance (high or low). The grid can be used to identify employees who are high performers with high potential for succession planning candidates, those who are high performers but need to develop their skills further to enhance their current role, and those who are low performers and may need additional training or coaching. Download Now!

 

 

Template 5: Employee Competency Assessment Table PPT Template

 

The PPT Template with a table is a tool that can be used to assess an employee's capabilities and interests in various areas. The table lists a number of capabilities, such as business acumen, data analysis, and substantive HR knowledge. For each capability, the employee can rate their proficiency level and their interest in applying that capability. The table also includes a legend that defines the different proficiency levels and interest levels. This table can be a useful tool for employees and managers to discuss an employee's strengths and weaknesses, and to identify areas for development. Download Now!

 

 

Template 6: Employee Competency and Assessment Grid PPT Template

 

Use this PPT Tool to assess an employee's performance and potential. The grid is divided into four quadrants: High Needs/High Potential, High Performance/High Potential, Low Performance/Low Potential, and Low Needs/Low Potential. The Needs axis refers to the level of development or training an employee needs. The Performance axis refers to how well an employee is currently performing their job. The Potential axis refers to an employee's ability to grow and take on more responsibility. Download Now!

 

 

Template 7: Competency and Skill Set Assessment Form for Employee Promotion PPT Template 

 

The Slide Template is designed to help managers assess an employee's strengths and weaknesses in relation to the requirements of a new position. The form includes a rating system that uses five options: Exceeds Expectations (EE), Meets Expectations (ME), Inconsistency Meets Expectations (IME), Does Not Meet Expectations (DNME), and Not Applicable (NA). The form template is divided into sections that cover different aspects of the job For each section, there are specific criteria that the manager can use to rate the employee's performance. You can also list down the employee's strengths and weaknesses, as well as opportunities for growth. Download Now!

 

 

Template 8: Employer Job Competency Assessment Model 

 

This PPT Template outlines a framework used by employers to assess potential employees. The framework focuses on three main categories: key skills, work ethic, and emotional intelligence. Traits measured under key skills include expertise and trainability. Tools used to measure these traits include reviewing an applicant’s resume, aptitude tests, and situational based tests.Employers may use personality tests, references, and peer evaluations to assess these. Emotional intelligence looks at an applicant’s social skills, political awareness, and self-management skills. Download Now!

 

 

Template 9: Competency Assessment for Responsible Strategic Leadership Thinking PPT Template 

 

The PPT Template is designed to assess a user's ability to think strategically and make responsible decisions. The assessment covers five key areas of strategic leadership: anticipation, challenge, interpretation, decision, and alignment. For each competency, the user rates themselves on a scale of rarely to almost always. The slide also includes space for the user to input text to elaborate on their responses. This assessment tool can be used by individuals or organizations to identify areas for development in strategic leadership thinking

 

 

Template 10: Team Leader Competency Skills Self Assessment Form PPT Template

This PPT Layout shows a table with six sections labeled Self-Assessment and six rows labeled Director A through Director F. Each section has competencies listed such as Tenure, Accounting, Information Technology, Strategy Development and Implementation, Technical Skills & Expertise, Risk Management, and Industry Experience. This Self-Assessment PPT Template can be used by team leaders to evaluate their own strengths and weaknesses in a variety of areas. Download Now!

 

 

Recognise talents and misfits to boost results!

 

A competency test might reveal that a certain employee has a major talent in a specific job duty, which can create possibilities for additional training and refinement of that skill. Using competency test may also help leaders develop a company culture that focuses more on learning and improvement rather than harsh criticism, which could boost employee morale and confidence and help create a more capable and productive workforce. Get your hands on our PPT Templates now!