Position analysis system and method

Abstract

A method and apparatus for deriving key characteristics for superior performance in a job includes deriving a set of behaviorally-related competencies relevant to most jobs, surveying persons knowledgeable about the job based on the set of competencies, and defining the job in terms of the most significant competencies identified by the surveys.

1 . A method of benchmarking a job comprising: 
 identifying subject matter experts for the job;    facilitating discussion with the subject matter experts to identify and prioritize key accountabilities of the job;    giving a survey to the subject matter experts to determine soft skills necessary for superior performance in the job, the survey incorporating the key accountabilities; and    combining responses to the survey from multiple subject matter experts into a composite report identifying and prioritizing skills for superior performance in the job.