AbilityMap’s default framework includes 31 human capabilities, representing 8 skill groups that broadly comprise what humans ‘do’ in the course of working.
COMMUNICATION
- Personal Communication
- Listening to Others
- Building Customer Relationships
- Building Networks
Sharing Knowledge
How this looks: Someone who scores high in Communication skills is easy to talk to with approachable body language, and has the ability to listen with presence and intent. A good communicator encourages openness, happily shares knowledge with others, and is keenly aware of the importance of nurturing relationships within their personal and professional lives.
TEAMWORK
- Working with Teams
- Supporting Diversity
- Understanding Others’ Needs
- Showing Professionalism
How this looks: Someone who scores high in Teamwork skills works well with fellow employees and always adheres to the behaviours expected when collaborating with other teams. A strong team player is sensitive to the needs of others, takes care with appearances and punctuality, is respectful of authority, and often does more than what is required.
MANAGING PEOPLE
- Leading Others
- Motivating Others
- Handling Authority
- Influencing & Persuading
How this looks: Someone who scores high in Managing People shows strong leadership potential, displaying the capabilities needed to create high performance teams. Excellent people managers are results-focused, naturally adept at negotiating with internal and external stakeholders, and comfortable with challenging others’ viewpoints in pursuit of their goals.
PLANNING & ORGANISING
- Setting Goals
- Committing to Goals
- Managing Resources
How this looks: Someone who scores high in Planning & Organising is passionate about the work they do and does it right the first time, on time and within budget. These detail-oriented individuals are known for their responsible project management, efficient organisation of resources, and ability to think ahead and anticipate problems before they occur.
INITIATIVE & ENTERPRISE
- Displaying Initiative
- Operating Independently
- Business Acumen
- Personal Selling
- Using Creativity
How this looks: Someone who scores high in Initiative & Enterprise is a creative self-starter who is naturally business-savvy, confident in their own ideas, and able to get buy-in from others. They excel without hand-holding, and are pro-active about implementing new ideas and processes to improve effective performance in key areas of the organisation.
LEARNING
- Managing Career Development
- Achieving Plans
How this looks: Someone who scores high in Learning actively seeks continuous improvement in their professional knowledge and to further develop capability within their own skills set. A learning-driven person relies on facts over feelings, likes to plan ahead and follow through, and is eager to increase their expertise by accepting ambitious projects.
SELF-MANAGEMENT
- Adapting to Change
- Accepting Responsibility
- Managing Safety & Risk
- Coping with Pressure
- Displaying Consistency
How this looks: Someone who scores high in Self-Management is a quick learner who is unafraid of change and challenging situations. A competent self-manager has consistently high standards and embodies personal excellence as a virtue. They are sensitive to risk and take steps to protect themselves, their team, and the organisation from danger.
PROBLEM-SOLVING
- Solving Problems
- Working With Words
- Working with Numbers
How this looks: Someone who scores high in Problem-Solving overcomes barriers to success through their inquiring and systematic approach to both their own work and the broader organisation they operate in. They are highly analytical, adept at using words and numbers effectively, and able to understand individual issues within wider contexts.