Creating a Culture of
Competence
Competence-and its role in
achieving peak performance-remains one of the. hot issues in business today. Yet it's
not enough for individual leaders, managers and employees to demonstrate personal
competencies. Rather, an entire organization must be unified to create a culture of
competence. This culture can then be passed along to succeeding generations of employees
who will continue to contribute to, and strengthen, a company's future.
In Creating a Culture of
Competence, Michael Zwell provides a bold, prescriptive approach to achieving
organizational success through improved individual and group job performance and
satisfaction. He clearly defines those core qualities that lead to peak performance, then
illustrates, step-by-step, how companies can identify and develop individual leadership,
managerial, and employee competencies for maximum personal and organizational benefit.
Based on years of personal
experience and research, Creating a Culture of Competence expertly combines behavioral
theory with solid business practice to create positive organizational change. You'll
discover how to:
• Use vision and
competencies for cultural transformation
• Create competency models
• Implement competencies in
selection and performance management
You'll learn what really
makes an organization successful . . . understand how HR's role is becoming central to
building a high-performance organization . . find out what technologies are being used to
change corporate culture . . . then combine these elements to create a highly effective,
competency-based organizational strategy.
Creating a Culture of
Competence offers a blueprint for hiring, developing, and retaining a superior workforce.
By encouraging individuals to realize their potential, then motivating them to work in
concert, you can lead your organization to reach its objectives . . . and get superior
business results.
344pp