This document discusses competency mapping. It defines competency mapping as evaluating an individual worker's strengths. It involves measuring an individual's competency in each skill against a performance standard. Competencies include skills, knowledge, behaviors, and motives. Competency mapping is useful for training and development, recruitment and selection, replacement planning, compensation, performance appraisal, and succession planning. It involves job analysis, competency-based job descriptions, performance evaluations, and identifying training needs. Methods for competency mapping include behavioral interviews, competency questionnaires, expert panels, and 360 degree appraisals. Competencies can then be implemented for recruitment, training, career planning, rewards, and performance.