competence

How competition drives innovation and awakes opportunities

Harvard Business Review study reveals that “…rivalry could be an important lever for managers to pull to incentivize risk-taking. This could mean emphasizing longstanding corporate rivalries, or fostering (friendly) rivalries between employees, perhaps by creating incentive systems that provide for repeated competitions.” Although, there are several risks that should be taken into consideration, there is also a plethora of benefits that competition brings to light; from how it makes competitors...

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OCIMF: Seafarers’ behavioural competence assessment

Seafarers work in highly risk environments, where skills and abilities play a key role in performance at both individual and organizational level. Competencies can be difficult to assess. As such, OCIMF and Intertanko issued a report presenting a system for assessing competency in seafarers, highlighting that behaviour and attitude are key elements of a positive safety culture. The paper provides guidance on how to assess and verify seafarers’ behavioural competence.

Indicative assessment tools...

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How people judge others – competence is not the number one skill

Most people, especially in business world, believe that competence is the most important factor to attract a positive first impression. Besides, they do believe, proving they are smart and talented is enough to handle their tasks. However, research shows that other factors are perceived as important on how people evaluate others.

Facial bias usually affects who we vote for, date, hire or convict, according to several studies. We tend to evaluate each other immediately by welcoming; giving...

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