Your profile isn’t just a snapshot of where you are, it’s a powerful tool to help shape where you’re going. Whether you’re aiming for a new role, growing in your current one, or just staying sharp, your profile gives you the insight you need to build a smart, focused development plan.
Here are three simple but effective ways to use your profile to guide your next steps:
1. spot the gaps
Your profile shows how your current skills and experience align with the expectations of your role, or a role you aspire to. Use it to:
- Identify where you’re strong and where you might need to grow.
- Pinpoint specific competencies or areas for improvement.
- Get clarity on what’s expected at the next level.
Pro Tip: Compare your profile to a job you’re aiming for. Where are the biggest gaps? That should be your development focus.
2. Track Your Progress
Your development is a journey, and your profile helps you track how far you’ve come. Look at past updates and ask yourself:
- What’s improved?
- Where are you still at the same level?
- Are you taking on tasks that help build new skills?
Pro Tip: Celebrate small wins. Seeing your progress in black and white is motivating, and helps you stay on course.
3. Start Meaningful Conversations
Your profile can kickstart better conversations with your manager, mentor, or coach. Share it ahead of development reviews or 1:1s to:
- Show where you see yourself growing.
- Ask for feedback on areas you want to strengthen.
- Discuss opportunities for learning, projects, or stretch roles.
Pro Tip: Use the profile to build a shared understanding, then agree on the actions that support your growth.
closing thought
Your development plan should feel personal, practical, and purposeful. Start with your profile, and let it guide you toward real progress. It’s more than a record, it’s a roadmap.
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about comaea:
Comaea is the bit that your LMS and HR systems don’t do very well. It is a specialist competency management software tool that provides employees a clear competency development structure to help them plan their career, and provides organisations a comprehensive data analytics package that enables data-driven decisions. Our consultants have worked with structured competency profiling for over 30 years in a wide range of industries globally, and are able to advise, guide and support your skills-led journey.
