Competency mapping

Competency mapping is a form of assessment that makes visible a person's current level in particular skills. The competencies required for a certain role or goal are defined, then the person's state in each is marked; the map that emerges shows strengths and areas for growth in a single picture. This helps direct the development effort to where it is most needed rather than scattering it. A vague feeling of "I should develop myself," once turned into a concrete map, becomes something that can be steered. The coach helps the client look at this map and choose their priorities for themselves.