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When I create a competency model, there are so many things I look at. The one thing I don’t look at?Indicators of poor performance.I’m sure we all already know what poor performance looks like. To me, the lowest behavior you want is one that meets expectations. And everything should just go up from there.That’s why today we’re discussing why I don't memorialize poor behavior in competency models, and why asset-based competency models work.▶️ One Thing I Don't Do When Creating Competency Models ▶️ Key Points:00:58 The one thing I don’t look at when creating a competency model04:43 Why I don’t memorialize poor behavior in a competency model07:30 Taking an asset-based approach to competency modelsResources from this episode:Competency Model Episodes:▶️ Episode 51: How to Use Your Competency Model to Develop a Comprehensive Training Program▶️ Episode 39: Ask These Two Questions to Identify Your Nonprofit's Core Competencies▶️ Episode 20: How to Determine Which Competencies Are Right for You▶️ Episode 19: One Nonprofit's Honest Opinion after 6 Months with a Competency Model▶️ Episode 18: Four Reasons Your Competencies Don't WorkJoin the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collectiveWas this episode helpful? If you’re listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, follow and leave a review! 👇👇👇Know anyone who would benefit from this episode? SHARE this with your friends. 🔗Connect with HeatherLinkedin: Heather BurrightWebsite: skillmastersmarket.comBook an interest call with Heather here. Learning for Good is the podcast for nonprofit leaders seeking practical L&D solutions. Hosted by Heather, an experienced consultant, we dive into leadership development, instructional design, change management, and staff management strategies tailored to nonprofit organizations.Discover how to implement impactful learning solutions, foster belonging, and influence senior leaders. Each episode provides the tools you need to confidently navigate high-level conversations and drive meaningful change within your organization. Let’s create lasting impact through innovative L&D solutions!Produced by Ideablossoms
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