Management System Competency Model and Development Program

Building expertise in management systems requires more than technical knowledge. This groundbreaking work establishes a "whole-person" competency model that integrates business, relational, and technical skills essential for management system practitioners to excel in design, implementation, and evaluation roles.

Published:

November 6, 2018

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The pipeline industry continues to look for ways to improve its compliance and performance. Management systems have increased prevalence in the pipeline industry, with recognition that carefully designed and well-implemented management systems are the fundamental method that should be used to keep people safe, protect the environment and align organizational activities.

Experience has shown significantly better success rates with management system implementation, both in terms of the quality and speed, when the person responsible for the design, implementation and sustainment of the management system has an integrated set of technical and enabling competencies. However, there is currently no standardized competency model that can be used to support a Management Systems Professional's specialized knowledge and skills.

The paper outlines the competencies needed by individuals to be effective in the design, implementation, measurement and evaluation of management systems. Applying a 'whole-person' perspective, the model includes business, relational and technical competencies that contribute to performance excellence for management system practitioners, including outlining example behaviours at target level performance and proficiency, and supported by a defined body of knowledge.

This paper describes the Management System Competency Model, including how it can be used to create a position specific development program for application within various organizations. This research establishes a basis for the creation of a practical, systematic and easy to use development road map for individuals and organizations who use or leverage a management system. Keywords: competency model, development program, learning path, management system.

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Lynn Sikorski

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Principal Consultant & Leadership Coach

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Laura Zaleschuk

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Former Senior Strategy & Systems Advisor

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Mark Jean

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P.Eng

Managing Partner

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