Driver. D52.1 – Harmonized competence framework version 1

In this deliverable D52.1 “Harmonized competence framework version 1” the overall competence framework will be drafted, based on desk research as well as interviews and workshops with CM professionals dealing with competence and learning activities.
The competence framework in this deliverable provides an opportunity to relate competence framework and competence management approaches in crisis management with one another and describe these in a structured and standardised way. Furthermore, this document aims to describe the core elements for a competence management system to be used in crisis management. It gives first hints how to set up and operate competence management activities in the context of crisis management. Please note that the structure of the competence framework outlined needs to be adapted to the size of the individual needs and activities of different organizations (instance of the competence framework). The organizational size and its undertaking within the scope of the competence framework will affect the necessary extent and formality of procedures described.
Nevertheless, the competence framework helps to identify and to handle competence gaps for staff involved in crisis management tasks and processes in a structured manner. The competence framework can be used by experts in crisis management to enhance learning and training activities from a competence-based perspective. It can be implemented in an entire organization or can be used to improve already existing learning and competence-developing activities. Stakeholders that are addressed in the first row by the competence framework are representatives of HR departments and management dealing with crisis situations. Nevertheless, for the time being this is not a handbook ready for implementation of the concept, but a methodological approach to be used as a competence-based learning and training basis for already existing learning and training activities in organizations. By starting with an introduction of the competence framework approach its scope and objectives and the benefits for different stakeholders, the key elements of the competence framework are illustrated. At the end, a specific chapter gives first hints for practitioners in crisis management on how to use the concept for their work.