Compétence fonctionnelle is a skill set that allows someone to do a job or complete tasks. It includes skills such as customer service, time management and problem-solving.

These skills are often a requirement for some jobs, and many organisations require employees to possess them in order to perform their roles. However, it’s important to consider the implications of a competency model that only focuses on functional competencies and not cross-functional ones.

Achieving Success: The Importance of Functional Competence in the Workplace

For example, if an organisation only focuses on functional competencies it may be difficult for them to adapt to the changing needs of their business model. As a result, they will be less likely to survive in the long run.

Another issue is that focusing solely on functional competency training can cause people to be more narrow-minded and less innovative. This could have a negative impact on the organisation’s overall ability to develop creative solutions to problems or improve its products or services.

In addition, it’s critical for HR leaders to create a process for incorporating functional competency into all the right areas of their organisation such as training and development, performance management and career pathing. This can be achieved by integrating them into employees’ job descriptions (register for a demo of our new software Quinto for more info).

For example, it is essential to integrate functional competencies into a training programme that helps managers understand the importance of providing their teams with consistent feedback and how it can improve an employee’s overall work experience. Ultimately, implementing a comprehensive functional competency model will benefit both employees and employers in the long-term.

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