The DNA of Performance
Identifying, Prioritizing and Calibrating Performance Criteria

One difficulty organizations have in implementing effective Human Resource strategies is defining the selection criteria most important for performance in positions. Before an organization can design selection systems aimed at hiring top performers; they must first identify what it takes to achieve superior performance in a position.

In many of today's flatter, leaner organizations, soft skills have become at least as important, if not more important than technical skills. The DNA of Performance Competency Based Position Analysis was designed to assist organizations in defining the soft-skill or core competency requirements. Positions are very difficult to analyze because different people performing the analysis see the job differently. There are three different ways people view a position; how they would like to perform the job, how the job is actually being performed and how the job should be performed.

The DNA of performance is a system for analyzing the unique configuration of Skills, Intelligence, Behavior, Attitudes and Beliefs required by a specific job. When you match a person who brings those unique talents to the job, you are on your way to "predicting" superior performance.

If a position could talk, what would it say?

How would the JOB describe the type of attitude, skills, belief and knowledge needed for optimal performance? The DNA of Performance asks the right questions in all areas needed to clarify the key competencies required for the position.

Why the DNA of Performance process works

• It is simple to execute
• It collects the right information
• It transcends personal biases
• It performs over 100,000 calculations to identify, prioritize and calibrate performance criteria
• Identifies a complete hierarchy of competencies
• Allows you to clarify any position issues
• Prioritizes and validates the competencies required
• Makes writing the "job description" easy
• Provides a structured competency-based set of interview questions
• Allows up to 10 people to participate in the position analysis

Coming soon: more in-depth GroWWareDNA information, sample questionnaire and report.

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