Competencies for Human Performance Technologist:

(what follows was taken from Stolovitch 1995)

• Define both the desired level of valued performance and the current state. Accurately measure the distance between the two poles mentioned above and propose, design and implement cost effective interventions to close the gap.
• have knowledge or be familiar with:

        #  strategic planning and visioning skills

        #  re-engineering process skills

        #  information technology planning skills

        #  industry and company operaton knowledge

        #  group processes and organizational change

        #  project planning and program management

        #  data collection, analysis and intrepretation

        #  solution design, prototyping and building

• Investigative
• Know how to set and maintain standards
• Know how to facilitate cooperation and collaboratoin
• Be flexible while maintaining key principles
• Listen attentively and objectively
• Orchestrate effective and efficient meetings
• Give and receive feedback constructively
• Nurture relationships between internal and external consultants
• Negotiate effectively
• Demonstrate the 11 traits of leadership:

     #  intelligence

     #  getting along with others

     #  technical compentence

     #  motivation of self and others

     #  emotional stability

     #  self-control

     #  planning and organizational skills

     #  strong desire to achieve tasks

     #  ability to make use of group processes

     #  ability to be effective and efficient

     #  ability to be decisive

Different level requirements for HP Technologist:

• Basic
• Advanced
• Future