{"product_id":"the-art-science-of-anntoinette-d-lucia-9780787946029","title":"The Art \u0026 Science of Competency Models","description":"How Do You Ensure that Employees Are Doing the Right Things? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Many of us ask, \"What does it take to do a job well?\" and stopthere. But there's more to it than that. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e What skills and knowledge are necessary for effectiveness in acertain job? Does the employee have the appropriate skills andknowledge, or is some kind of training necessary? Are these jobexpectations aligned with the culture and strategy of theorganization as a whole? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e These questions are essential to performance improvementefforts. And competency modeling is designed to help you findanswers to questions such as these. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A competency model is . . . a descriptive tool that identifiesthe skills, knowledge, personal characteristics, and behaviorsneeded to effectively perform a role in the organization and helpthe business meet its strategic objectives. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From the authors of the best-selling book The Art and Science of360  Feedback comes this guide to the design andimplementation of competency models. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"The authors have taken competency modeling out of the domain ofacademics and social scientists by creating a practical 'how-to'work that clearly and simply explains the steps in developing andusing competency models. I recommAnd this book to anyone whose jobincludes the pinpointing and sharpening of relevant competencies, for themselves or for others.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Scott B. Parry, chairman, Training House \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Lucia and Lepsinger have demystified competency models and putin the hands of the reader a blueprint for developing meaningfulrecruiting, performance measurement, and succession planningsystems. They succeed with a straightforward, pragmatic style, using actual examples that make the book an easy read.\"\u003cbr\u003e --Frank Ashen, senior vice president, New York StockExchange \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Get the Results You Expect! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Competency models are a means of ensuring that your investmentin your employees will yield the expected results. The popularityof competency modeling is steadily increasing: human resourceproYou'll use this cutting-edge guide to: \u003cbr\u003e * Clarify job and work expectations\u003cbr\u003e * Hire the best available people\u003cbr\u003e * Maximize productivity\u003cbr\u003e * Enhance a 360  feedback process\u003cbr\u003e * Align behavior with organizational strategies and values\u003cbr\u003e * Adapt to change\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Anntoinette D. Lucia, Richard Lepsinger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0787946028\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780787946029\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Pfeiffer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/19\/1999\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.07lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.24h x 6.32w x 0.95d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eIngram PTR\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/1999 pg. 11","brand":"Anntoinette D. Lucia","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44966110822655,"sku":"9780787946029","price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_198f0e2e-6921-4b2f-b3df-ec9e2a9d9c91.jpg?v=1711158891","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-art-science-of-anntoinette-d-lucia-9780787946029","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}