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demand is a clear description of the required capabilities.
There is no sense fooling ourselves into thinking that we are
ready when we actually are not.
The two preparedness measures—competence and readi-
ness—are testable against a set of standards that you estab-
lish. If you detail the requirements for key jobs, it should be
a simple matter to assess how close the incumbents are to
attaining them.
Assessm en t
In recent years, there has been a resurgence in assessment
tools. Assessment follows the same general route as compe-
tency except it is not interview based. Key job attributes
such as skills, work preference, and potential are collected.
Then, a questionnaire is designed and ...