Project title: COMPETENCE LEVEL ASSESSMENT OF SME MANAGERS - M-ASTRA
Promoting organisation: Polish Foundation of the Opportunities Industrialization Centers "OIC Poland"
Project no 2008-1-PL1-LEO05-02069
e-mail: astra_ldv@oic.lublin.pl
Promoting organisation: Polish Foundation of the Opportunities Industrialization Centers "OIC Poland"
Project no 2008-1-PL1-LEO05-02069
e-mail: astra_ldv@oic.lublin.pl
The M-ASTRA project results are as follows:
^ Refined Competence Profile of SME Manager
The competence profile of SME manager consists of two groups of competencies: general and specific (technical). It is the main content of the ICT tool used to evaluate the level of managerial competencies. Every competence is described by the questions/statements. The profile consists of 15 competencies (eight general competencies, and seven specific competencies) which are critical for managing small to medium-sized enterprises.
General competencies:
1. Innovativeness (6 statements)
2. Planning (4 statements)
3. Cooperation (4 statements)
4. Leadership (5 statements
5. Decision making (5 statements)
6. Self-confidence (5 statements)
7. Persistence (4 statements)
8. Problem solving (7 statements)
Specific competencies:
1. Knowledge of employee evaluation and motivation (4 statements)
2. Knowledge of recruitment and human resource development (6 statements)
3. The knowledge of advertising and marketing (7 statements)
4. Knowledge of market (4 statements)
5. Knowledge of production and logistics (5 statements)
6. Knowledge of finances (4 statements)
7. Knowledge of legislation and regulations (3 statements).
^ Self-assessment questions for each competence (questionnaire) - research step
^ M-ASTRA Tool - Managerial competence level assessment tool in ICT form
M-ASTRA tool is a clear and easy-to-use method to assess managerial competences, both general and specific ones, which are necessary to run the company. The tool enables to identify the strengths and the competence gaps (the specific areas that should be worked on), providing the user with appropriate recommendations how the latter ones may be filled. The M-ASTRA tool provides us with the opportunity to assess the competence level and present the information about your profile in variety of forms, from figures to graphs. The M-ASTRA method enables the 360 degree assessment, which enables its participants to assess themselves and each other - the selected manager might be assessed by their team, e.g. co-workers, subordinates etc. Once the competence examination is completed, the manager obtains the individual competence outcome in a graphic form along with the interpretation of the results. Additionally, the obtained outcomes are compared with the average competence level of the executive staff , which succeeded in managing of their small and/or medium sized companies. Based on discrepancies between the both outcomes, thereafter it is generated the training plan, suited the need of the particular manager, to upgrade their competences to the level required for an occupied position. The examined person is provided with the recommendations on the possibilities of upgrading the level of competences, which were lower compared to the other people, who were successful in running a business. The recommended solutions are accompanied with the appropriate training, which may be helpful in exceeding the competence gaps.
^ Training materials (train-the-trainer)
The training materials are used to train the trainers how to use the ICT tool and read the results of the managerial competence assessment.
^ Handbook (M-ASTRA - competency assessment method for the managers of small and medium sized enterprises)
The M-Astra handbook consists of two parts: methodological and technical one. First part presents the methodology applied for the elaboration of the project results (competence profile of SME manager, self-assessment questions/statements for every competence, ICT tool to measure the competence gaps). The second part of the M-Astra handbook is the user's guide (how to use the ICT tool and read the results of the managerial competence assessment).
The M-ASTRA tool may be easily accessed by filling up the application form.
^ Leaflet:
1) Polish
2) Dutch
3) Portuguese
4) Slovenian
5) Spanish
6) English
^ Newsletter
^ Refined Competence Profile of SME Manager
The competence profile of SME manager consists of two groups of competencies: general and specific (technical). It is the main content of the ICT tool used to evaluate the level of managerial competencies. Every competence is described by the questions/statements. The profile consists of 15 competencies (eight general competencies, and seven specific competencies) which are critical for managing small to medium-sized enterprises.
General competencies:
1. Innovativeness (6 statements)
2. Planning (4 statements)
3. Cooperation (4 statements)
4. Leadership (5 statements
5. Decision making (5 statements)
6. Self-confidence (5 statements)
7. Persistence (4 statements)
8. Problem solving (7 statements)
Specific competencies:
1. Knowledge of employee evaluation and motivation (4 statements)
2. Knowledge of recruitment and human resource development (6 statements)
3. The knowledge of advertising and marketing (7 statements)
4. Knowledge of market (4 statements)
5. Knowledge of production and logistics (5 statements)
6. Knowledge of finances (4 statements)
7. Knowledge of legislation and regulations (3 statements).
^ Self-assessment questions for each competence (questionnaire) - research step
^ M-ASTRA Tool - Managerial competence level assessment tool in ICT form
M-ASTRA tool is a clear and easy-to-use method to assess managerial competences, both general and specific ones, which are necessary to run the company. The tool enables to identify the strengths and the competence gaps (the specific areas that should be worked on), providing the user with appropriate recommendations how the latter ones may be filled. The M-ASTRA tool provides us with the opportunity to assess the competence level and present the information about your profile in variety of forms, from figures to graphs. The M-ASTRA method enables the 360 degree assessment, which enables its participants to assess themselves and each other - the selected manager might be assessed by their team, e.g. co-workers, subordinates etc. Once the competence examination is completed, the manager obtains the individual competence outcome in a graphic form along with the interpretation of the results. Additionally, the obtained outcomes are compared with the average competence level of the executive staff , which succeeded in managing of their small and/or medium sized companies. Based on discrepancies between the both outcomes, thereafter it is generated the training plan, suited the need of the particular manager, to upgrade their competences to the level required for an occupied position. The examined person is provided with the recommendations on the possibilities of upgrading the level of competences, which were lower compared to the other people, who were successful in running a business. The recommended solutions are accompanied with the appropriate training, which may be helpful in exceeding the competence gaps.
^ Training materials (train-the-trainer)
The training materials are used to train the trainers how to use the ICT tool and read the results of the managerial competence assessment.
^ Handbook (M-ASTRA - competency assessment method for the managers of small and medium sized enterprises)
The M-Astra handbook consists of two parts: methodological and technical one. First part presents the methodology applied for the elaboration of the project results (competence profile of SME manager, self-assessment questions/statements for every competence, ICT tool to measure the competence gaps). The second part of the M-Astra handbook is the user's guide (how to use the ICT tool and read the results of the managerial competence assessment).
The M-ASTRA tool may be easily accessed by filling up the application form.
^ Leaflet:
1) Polish
2) Dutch
3) Portuguese
4) Slovenian
5) Spanish
6) English
^ Newsletter
start of project: 01.12.2008
end of project: 28.02.2011
end of project: 28.02.2011
