Capability vs Competency: why the difference matters to HR leaders
Competency tells you what someone has done. Capability tells you what they’ll do next. Here’s why AbilityMap made the switch.
AbilityMap Jul 15, 2026
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AbilityMap’s technology solutions objectively evaluate workplace capability requirements and peoples’ inherent fit to them. Powerful modelling and analytics deliver critical insights to improve talent decisions, driving productivity and work-satisfaction.
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Mike on LinkedIn News Australia: How to unlock your team’s full potential
As part of February's CEO of the Month video series by LinkedIn News Australia, Mike Erlin shares his view on how to unlock your team's full potential. "We assume that if someone is smart and motivated, they'll figure it out. And if they're struggling, we can train...
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AbilityMap Monthly Updates: October
Enhancements This latest release focuses on client experience for viewing candidate and team dashboards, including enhancements to enable in-view candidate actions. This release includes: UX/UI update for candidate and team dashboards including drag and drop...
Skills-based workforce planning: the blood-in-the-veins of strategic workforce planning
Workforce planning allows you to anticipate your future staffing needs and align them with business goals. It’s a strategy to ensure sustained success and growth.
Small Talk Window: unearthing Catwoman’s human skills with Mike Erlin
In his latest podcast, AbilityMap CEO Mike Erlin breaks down Catwoman’s hidden skills and how they reflect real-world talent. Discover why embracing unique abilities is key to workplace success. Listen now!