Talent Genome Competency Framework / Peopletree Group

A research-based framework of 60 competencies across 18 clusters, built from 98 peer-reviewed studies. Culture-free and emergent.

Talent Genome - Behavioural Competency Framework | Peopletree Group

The Talent Genome is a research-based behavioural competency framework built from 98 peer-reviewed studies and 647 academic citations. It defines 60 competencies across 18 clusters.

Talent Genome competency framework, 60 competencies, 18 clusters, behavioural assessment, 360 feedback, succession planning

Platform

Competency Framework

A behavioural competency framework built from 98 peer-reviewed studies and 647 academic citations. 60 competencies. 18 clusters. One integrated model.

Competencies

Clusters

Peer-reviewed studies

Academic citations

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What it is

Not another competency framework.

Most competency frameworks are designed by consultants, not researchers. The Talent Genome was built differently - from the ground up, grounded in behavioural science, and validated across industries and geographies.

The assessments

Two instruments. One framework.

The Talent Genome is measured through two forced-ranking assessments - one for behavioural competencies and one for characteristics. Together they produce a complete talent profile.

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The complete model

Talent Genome + Org Genome

The Talent Genome defines behavioural competencies at the individual level. The Org Genome maps organisational capabilities at the strategic level. Together, they connect business strategy to individual behaviour.

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Business Strategy

What does the organisation need to achieve?

Organisational Capabilities

What does it need to be good at? (Org Genome)

Behavioural Competencies

What behaviours drive those capabilities? (Talent Genome)

Assessment and Development

How do we measure and develop those behaviours? (TalentPrint / TGI)

Published

The Talent Genome Book

The complete framework is documented in a book published by Brett Mulder and Martin Sutherland. It covers the research foundation, the 18 clusters, and how the framework is applied in practice.

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