COMPETENCE REFINED - The 5 Components of Competence by Elana Siew

Competence is one of those terms used frequently in a variety of contexts without a practical and usable definition. In all walks of life, but particularly in the work environment, competence is a foundation for success and a sense of accomplishment.

This book puts a stake in the ground and clearly defines what the five elements of competency are. It then expands each sphere so that the reader not only broadens their understanding, but is able to actively start developing themselves, their teams, and the people in their lives in the various areas.

The book was written to create a clear definition that people in the work environment could actually use. This ensures that performance measurement is not a subjective or open-ended conversation, rather, a constructive a self-developing methodology.

About the Author:

After years of working with people at various levels and stages of competence, I think I have managed to fill this gap, and craft a complete definition of competence which is applicable to every industry, every position, and every person. I call this B.E.A.K.S because it is an acronym that is simple to remember, distinctive, and it encompasses all the relevant components that make up competence.

This book took three years to write, but it took almost two decades to research. The culmination of managers, business owners, executives and entrepreneurs who shared their frustrations and successes built a solid foundation on which B.E.A.K.S. evolved. We thank all of those who welcomed us into their businesses, who challenged us, fed back to us, shared with us, confided in us, and propelled us forward in creating a true definition of competence.

I hope that this book transforms your perceptions and embeds a system through which human function is uplifted. And I hope it helps you to work within your flow!