Key skills have become an essential factor for employment, particularly because of their cross-cutting nature. The thesis attempts to demonstrate this and to identify, through statistical analysis, ...

For most organizations today, chances are high that many of the company’s management roles are currently filled by a millennial. In fact, one report says 28% of millennials are managers today, but ...

What makes an effective leader? Many people would likely agree there are essential skills and behaviors that contribute to the effectiveness of a leader. And to ensure emerging leaders are ...

The concept of a skill matrix was introduced when a manager’s supervisor asked about coverage during vacation and whether a matrix of key competencies was in place. This highlighted the importance of ...

A new publication from the OECD identifies key competencies that are essential for the personal and social development of people in modern, complex societies. It lays ...

The American Hospital Association’s Committee on Performance Improvement has released a report detailing “must-do” strategies and organizational core competencies necessary for healthcare ...

A competent workforce is a productive one, and operates with fewer risks, meaning shorter downtimes and fewer injuries. Effective competence schemes established by companies of all sizes ensure ...

Diego Bufquin is an assistant professor at the Rosen College of Hospitality Management, University of Central Florida. This article does not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors or ...