Certified International Management Professional competency examination

Competency testing benefits the individuals who undergo it and employers.

Employees and job candidates:

Competencytesting allows you to determine what knowledge and skills you have in the areas required of a line manager and leader. You will learn about your strengths and weaknesses and gain invaluable knowledge about potential directions for competence and career development.

For whom the Manager Competency Study - Certified International Management Professional (CIMP)

Competency testing for line managers and leaders should target a diverse group of people in an organization. Here is a detailed overview of who should benefit from such a study and the benefits it brings:

1. Current line managers

• Department managers: Those responsible for managing teams at the operational level, who need to be competent in people management, communication and decision-making.
• Production managers: People who supervise production processes and employees in manufacturing companies.

2. Middle managers

• Functional managers: People who manage specific functions in an organization (e.g., IT, finance, marketing) and who must coordinate the work of their teams and ensure that departmental goals are met.

3. Project leaders

• Project managers: Individuals responsible for managing project teams who must demonstrate planning, organizational, resource management and communication skills.

4. Aspiring leaders and potential managers

• Employees being prepared for promotion: Individuals who are identified as potential future leaders and managers require competency assessments to identify areas for development and prepare them appropriately for their new roles.

5. Newly appointed managers

• Those promoted to managerial positions: New managers who are just starting out in their roles need support in developing key management competencies.

6. Experienced leaders in need of competence refreshment

• Long-tenured leaders: Even experienced leaders may need to regularly assess and update their skills to adapt to changing market and technology requirements.

 

How the competency survey is conducted:

The competency test includes 80 multiple-choice questions. The test will give you immediate feedback on the accuracy of your choices.

The test is conducted with reference to the requirements of the ACI Manager's Standard and Heuresis. The test is prepared on the basis of the requirements for HR managers in ESCO and on the level 3 competency level (WRL) taxonomy developed by the World Labor Organization. This makes the results of the test transparent and comparable across different geographic markets.

You should reserve about 90 minutes for the survey.

What taking the survey will give you:

After taking the survey, you will receive a report from which you will learn what your strengths are as a Manager, i.e. what you already know, as well as what competence gaps you have and what tools you can use to fill them. The survey will make you feel confident and able to aspire to be a manager or, if you are already fulfilling this role, confirm your professionalism in this world-class role!

Your benefits will include:

• Professional development
  • Individual development: Identifying areas for development allows for targeted training and professional development.
  • Preparation for promotion: If you aspire to management roles, you can consciously prepare for new challenges.
• Increase job satisfaction
  • Better relationships with subordinates and superiors: You will create an environment that fosters open communication, support and cooperation through your sense of competence.
  • Clear goals and expectations: You will test your ability to clearly communicate goals and expectations, which reduces stress and uncertainty at work.
• Better adaptation to change
  • Prepare for a dynamic environment: Employees are better prepared to adapt and manage change with the support of competent leaders.

 

Testing competencies against the requirements of the Manager job role, also brings many benefits to the employer who chooses to do so. the main benefits include:

1. Increasing management efficiency
   • Better business decisions: Equipping managers with the necessary skills leads to better decision-making and achievement of business goals.
   • Process optimization: Competent leaders are able to better manage resources, leading to more efficient operational processes.
2. Reduction of costs associated with turnover
   • Increased retention: Better team management contributes to higher employee satisfaction and reduced turnover rates.
   • Savings on recruitment and training: Reduce the need to continually recruit and train new employees.
3. Development of organizational culture
   • Promoting company values: Competent leaders promote and implement values and organizational culture more effectively, resulting in a better work atmosphere.
   • Increased employee engagement: Better management and support from leaders leads to more engaged and productive employees.
4. Improved quality of management and leadership

Managers with the right competencies can manage teams more effectively, resulting in better performance for the entire organization. Competencies such as the ability to communicate, resolve conflicts or organize work are key in this professional role.

5. Saving time and resources

Investing in competency testing at an early stage of recruitment or employee development saves time and resources that could be lost to inappropriate recruitment or ineffective training.

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