What is a competency matrix?

Written By
Patrik Björklund
Patrik Björklund
Published
December 16, 2022
Topic
Competency matrix

A competency matrix is a tool used to identify, organize, and communicate competencies within a company.

What does it consist of?

It usually consists of a number of columns that list different competencies required in different areas of activity in the organization, and a row for each individual. Each column represents a specific skill and each individual's ability to fulfill the competency is assessed by a figure.

Why is it important?

The competency matrix is an important tool for identifying skills gaps within a team or organization.

Leaders can use the competency matrices to identify which people are best suited to tackle specific tasks. They can also help them make more informed decisions about which people/competencies need to be recruited.

Working with competency matrices allows leaders to identify which competencies are required to develop a team or organization.

They can also help them gain a better understanding of the types of competencies necessary to reach a particular goal and plan for future development work.

Also for HR, competency matrices become an important tool for understanding the competencies of employees and for planning for recruitment and training.

By finding out which competencies are necessary to reach a specific goal, you can make better decisions about, for example, which people to hire and who to train.

Challenges

Challenges in developing and using a competency matrix are that it can take time and require a lot of work.

For a competency matrix to be useful, it must be kept up to date and reflect current developments within the organization.

It can also take time to assess and evaluate the competencies of individual employees. It is important that leaders are well acquainted with the competencies matrix and the competencies that it lists in order to be able to make a correct decision.

Make it easier

With smart IT systems, such as AmpliFlow's proprietary IT tool where the competency matrix is integrated into a digital management system, the use of competency matrices can be made more efficient.

These tools can make it easy to collect, track, and process data on the competencies of employees, positions, and team members.

It allows leaders to more quickly find out what competencies are necessary to achieve a particular goal, as well as to gain a better understanding of what competencies are necessary for the development of the team and the organization.

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