As a manager, assigning and updating competencies for your team members is essential to evaluate and enhance their skillsets.
The following steps will guide you through adding competencies for your team in Keka.
1. Navigate to the Team Competency Section.
- Click on "My Team" (1) from the left navigation menu.
- Go to the “Performance” (2) tab at the top menu.
- Select the “Competencys” (3) option.
2. Select the Team Member
- Select "Direct Reports" (4), and under the “Manage Competencys” (5) tab, you will see a list of your team members.
- Choose the team member for whom you want to add competencies.
- Click the “Assign Competencys” (6) button next to their name.
3. Add Competency
- A pop-up window will appear with a list of competencies from your company’s repository.
- Search for the desired competencies using the search bar or browse through the list.
- Click the "+" icon next to each competency to add it.
- Selected competencies will appear in the “Competencies Selected” section at the top.
- Once all desired competencies are selected, click “Next.”
4. Rate the Competency
- Assign a rating for each competency to indicate the team member's proficiency (e.g., 1 for Beginner, 2 for Intermediate, 3 for Expert).
- Click “Save” to finalize the ratings.
5. Review and Update Competencys
- To make changes to an assigned competency, use the “Update All Competencys” button.
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- Ratings: Adjust proficiency levels.
- Experience: Add the duration of experience in years.
- Certificates: Attach supporting certifications if available.
5. Bulk Update Competencies
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To update multiple competencies simultaneously, click “Update All Competencies” under the team member's profile.
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You can select competencys in bulk and
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Adjust proficiency levels.
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Add certificates by clicking "Attach."
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Specify the number of years of experience. (Screenshot: Bulk Update Screen)
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3. After making the updates, click “Update” to save the changes.
6. Managing Skill Requests
Navigate between Pending Approval and Past Requests tabs to manage skill updates:
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Pending Approval: Review and approve or reject competency updates that require your authorization.
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Past Requests: View the history of competency updates for transparency and record-keeping.
Best Practices:
- Collaborate with Employees: Ensure alignment between the competencies assigned and the employee's role and aspirations.
- Keep it Accurate: Regularly review and update competencies as employees gain new skills or certifications.
- Track Growth: Use competency ratings and updates to measure progress and provide constructive feedback during performance reviews.
By following these steps and leveraging Keka’s competency management features, managers can streamline performance evaluations and foster skill development within their teams.