A good start is putting an end to half-hearted work

A good start means putting an end to half measures

Half measures arise when the interests of employers and employees stand apart from one another and therefore do not form a single whole.

The interests of employers

Many employers, though not all, focus their attention above all on finding the most qualified candidates for their open positions. The words running through their minds in capital letters are COST EFFECTIVENESS and PRODUCTIVITY. They also attach importance to reliable and flexible employees who suit the particular character of their organisation.

The interests of employees

Employees in 2023 in many cases put their personal development and a healthy balance between work and private life first. They also value a positive working environment, a good manager and fair pay.

How do you turn those interests into one whole?

The key question then becomes: how do you turn those conflicting interests into a single whole? You do it with the complete methodology MyDrives MyHabits MyMatch, of which competency management and talent management form part. These are not half measures, because you get practical tools that allow organisations and their employees together to come fully into their strength. See the visual below and the explanation that goes with it.

Environment, what does the role require?

The organisation someone works for and, even more so, the role itself call for specific behaviour, so that success in that role is genuinely possible. When an employee's behaviour fits the role, they are maximally effective.

➡️ This is about competency management: making optimal use of talents and developing competencies so that they match the role and the needs of the organisation.

Drivers, what do you want?

When employees operate as much as possible from their personal drivers, they can make maximum use of the talents that flow from them. That is when the chance is greatest that they get into a flow and draw energy from their work.

➡️ This is about talent management: making optimal use of an employee's drivers and talents in order to develop the most effective behaviour.

Capacities, what can you do?

In carrying out a role, someone's capacities are essential and an important predictor of success. Those capacities indicate the level at which an employee thinks and communicates. They directly influence your behaviour and show to what extent you can develop certain competencies and the talents that flow from your drivers. Capacities also enable employees to increase the effectiveness of their behaviour and to get into a flow more quickly. This immediately has a positive influence on the way they communicate, on how they respond to situations and on the further development of the collaboration.

In summary: a good start means putting an end to half measures. The complete methodology MyDrives MyHabits MyMatch helps you do exactly that.