Talent Architecture Guide: Download Now

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Want to strengthen your organization’s selection and development processes? Download SIGMA’s free Talent Architecture Guide and discover how our evidence-based assessments can support every stage of the talent lifecycle. Inside, you’ll find practical, research-backed strategies to build a sustainable talent pool and develop strong leadership pipelines — ensuring your organization thrives well into the future. Whether you’re an HR professional, a coach, or a senior leader, this guide will help you make confident, data-driven talent decisions.

What’s Inside?

  • Why Competency-Based Talent Development Works. Learn how leading organizations are shifting from qualifications to competencies to improve hiring accuracy, employee engagement, and leadership readiness.
  • SIGMA’s Leadership Competency Framework. Explore 50 research-backed competencies across cognitive, interpersonal, personal, and senior leadership skills and learn how to use them to guide every stage of the talent lifecycle.
  • Step-by-Step Implementation. Practical guidance for:
    • Writing competency-based job descriptions
    • Creating a SIGMA Success Profile™ for critical roles
    • Conducting structured, bias-resistant interviews
    • Using validated selection assessments like the Leadership Skills Profile – Revised® (LSP-R®)
    • Leading competency-based performance reviews
    • Designing targeted training, coaching, and mentoring programs
  • Proven Tools and Templates. Downloadable resources — from job description templates to development action plans — to put the framework into action right away.
  • Bonus: A complete Checklist for Building a Robust Talent Architecture to ensure nothing is missed.
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