Dear HR,
As I am a fresher (HR TRAINER T&D), I needed clarification on whether performance appraisal and competency mapping are the same or different. The objective of both seems similar, but in comparison to the appraisal, competency mapping is used to assess and weigh employees' skill levels. It helps identify weak areas and provides training facilities to improve skills but does not include compensation and benefits, which are typically part of the appraisal process. I would appreciate it if you could share your knowledge on this topic.
Thanks & Regards,
RANJITHA
From India, Bengaluru
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As I am a fresher (HR TRAINER T&D), I needed clarification on whether performance appraisal and competency mapping are the same or different. The objective of both seems similar, but in comparison to the appraisal, competency mapping is used to assess and weigh employees' skill levels. It helps identify weak areas and provides training facilities to improve skills but does not include compensation and benefits, which are typically part of the appraisal process. I would appreciate it if you could share your knowledge on this topic.
Thanks & Regards,
RANJITHA
From India, Bengaluru
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Dear Ranjitha,
What you have raised is a basic query. Therefore, the question that arises is what kind of reading you have done to improve your subject knowledge in both subjects. Moreover, you mentioned that you are HR trainers. Therefore, a query of this nature from a trainer is hardly acceptable!
Even on this forum, there is adequate material available for both subjects. However, you need to familiarize yourself with the basics first; the questions can come later.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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8227What you have raised is a basic query. Therefore, the question that arises is what kind of reading you have done to improve your subject knowledge in both subjects. Moreover, you mentioned that you are HR trainers. Therefore, a query of this nature from a trainer is hardly acceptable!
Even on this forum, there is adequate material available for both subjects. However, you need to familiarize yourself with the basics first; the questions can come later.
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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Dear Ranjitha,
I do agree with Mr. Divekar, and it is obvious on the part of a fresher. Though we use these two terms (Performance Appraisal/Competency Mapping), the objective of both is one: to judge the performance and competency level of the employee. Based on the findings, skill upgrading training and promotion to the next level are decided. I hope this will clarify your doubts.
From India, Mumbai
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I do agree with Mr. Divekar, and it is obvious on the part of a fresher. Though we use these two terms (Performance Appraisal/Competency Mapping), the objective of both is one: to judge the performance and competency level of the employee. Based on the findings, skill upgrading training and promotion to the next level are decided. I hope this will clarify your doubts.
From India, Mumbai
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Dear Ranjitha,
Please pardon me for taking this opportunity to suggest a better way of raising such queries, which would stop criticisms. Instead of asking such questions, kindly do some research and tell us what you think are the differences and then seek help to dispel any doubts you may have.
From United Kingdom
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Please pardon me for taking this opportunity to suggest a better way of raising such queries, which would stop criticisms. Instead of asking such questions, kindly do some research and tell us what you think are the differences and then seek help to dispel any doubts you may have.
From United Kingdom
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Mr. Dinesh and Mr. Prabhat, please do not degrade anyone, as I found that you are business mentors. If anyone has any questions, we should not criticize him/her. If you can show a path to anyone, then it is good; if not, then leave it.
Hi Ms. Ranjitha, you can check various links on Competency mapping. Once you understand the concept of competency and its mapping, you can easily deal with Performance Appraisal. Most importantly, try to link with KRAs and KPIs so it will give you self-learning and confidence in the overall PMS process.
From India, Kanpur
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Hi Ms. Ranjitha, you can check various links on Competency mapping. Once you understand the concept of competency and its mapping, you can easily deal with Performance Appraisal. Most importantly, try to link with KRAs and KPIs so it will give you self-learning and confidence in the overall PMS process.
From India, Kanpur
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Dear Ravi P Singh,
Well, gentleman, if you read correctly or objectively my post, then you will find that I have not degraded anyone. The dictionary meaning of the word degrade is "lowering in value." Have I lowered the poster's value?
Advising the member to do basic homework and then come up with a query is certainly a job of a senior. Just because there is a facility to ask queries on this forum does not mean that members can start asking fundamental questions!
The posts in the public forum are bound to come under public scrutiny. If few members expect juniors to be pampered or mollycoddled, then possibly public forums may not be the right place for either of them.
Lastly, coming to your advice to me and Prabhat. As far as I am concerned, may I remind you that as many days of membership you have completed on this forum, as many years I have completed? Nothing wrong to advise long-standing members, but discretion demands checking the credentials of a member, which are in the form of a number of entries and appreciations!
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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Well, gentleman, if you read correctly or objectively my post, then you will find that I have not degraded anyone. The dictionary meaning of the word degrade is "lowering in value." Have I lowered the poster's value?
Advising the member to do basic homework and then come up with a query is certainly a job of a senior. Just because there is a facility to ask queries on this forum does not mean that members can start asking fundamental questions!
The posts in the public forum are bound to come under public scrutiny. If few members expect juniors to be pampered or mollycoddled, then possibly public forums may not be the right place for either of them.
Lastly, coming to your advice to me and Prabhat. As far as I am concerned, may I remind you that as many days of membership you have completed on this forum, as many years I have completed? Nothing wrong to advise long-standing members, but discretion demands checking the credentials of a member, which are in the form of a number of entries and appreciations!
Thanks,
Dinesh Divekar
From India, Bangalore
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