Validate Before Launch
Identify the evidence needed before using a competency model for decisions.
Principle: Treat the model as a hypothesis until behavior evidence supports it. The Move Before launch, test content validity, rater usability, and outcome logic. You do not need a full analytics study to catch unclear anchors, missing competencies, or labels that overlap. Why It Works Competency models influence real people decisions. A small validation loop prevents vague language from hardening into policy. Practice Lens The question is not whether leaders like the model. The question is whether trained users can apply it consistently to behavior that matters.
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