Professional talent management requires a clear understanding of the qualifications and human qualities needed to perform the job well. Waterville helps clients develop tactical and strategic competence benchmarks:
Individual-Group Level Benchmarking Tactical benchmarking through differentiation analysis
After comparing individual personality and cultural value characteristics to the collective profile, articularly the top quartile consisting of best performers, the parameters of the benchmark quartile are then modified to reflect desired qualities by roles and functions.
This exercise allows for: (1) identification of the core competencies that enable the best performance in the context of the internal environment of a given company (2) gap analysis between those contained in the competency model and individual traits (3) identification of candidates, internal and external, with high potential to do well in both job performance and career advancement.
Organization Level Benchmarking Strategic benchmarking through customized facilitation
Waterville facilitates consultative workshops involving the managerial team to identify organizational core values, vision/mission drivers, actionable initiatives, core leadership competencies, and develop an idealized competency model that best suits the growth strategy of company.
This exercise enables going above and beyond the present to attain higher, longer growth objectives at both the individual and organizational levels.