Build a Great QA Competency Framework — Part 3
Using the Framework to Grow your Team
This is the third of a three-part blog series on how to build a great competency framework. In the first two parts we discussed building a fully functional competency framework with defined roles, competencies and categories. Part 3 is broken down into two areas: Firstly, we delve into how team members can practically perform a competency review, giving them a clear idea of their current progression. Secondly, we use that review to incorporate competencies into a formal performance review process aimed at helping managers grow teams.
- Part 1: Defining your Roles and Competencies
- Part 2: Creating a Progression Map
- Part 3: Using the Framework to Grow your Team
👫 How a Team Member can Apply the Framework:
Performing a Competency Review
I’m a firm believer that at any point in someone’s career they should have a clear idea of where they currently are and how they are progressing. Performing a competency review and creating a living document of your own progression is a great way to achieve this.
As a team member, start by creating a copy of the finished competency framework built…