introducing sfia part 1

INNOVATION IN THE AUSTRALIAN MARKET

Skills Framework for Information Age

Right people. Right skills. Right place. Right time.

©Ensys Consulting 2011

What is SFIA?Skills Framework for the Information Age

Effective practical tool to assess skills in a wide range of industries

Using unique methodology of self-assessment people know where they

stand

Has been developed for diagnostic purposes

Written in plain English – easy to understand

No more confusion about role descriptions and skills required for a

particular project

Effective in every industry


Historical background

Originated in the UK

Developed by Industry for Industry

Contributors included Norwich Union, Oracle, Microsoft, British Computing Society, and Government Agencies

Adopted by more than 15 000 organizations throughout the world

Gowing uptake in Australian market.


How it looks

It is a practical two-dimensional matrix of skills and competency

levels.

Each skill at each level has a detailed description

written in a plain, easy to understand language.


One axis presents the whole set of SFIA skills.

For convenience, the skills are grouped into categories and

sub-categories.

A number of skills can be grouped together to form

a role description.


How it worksThe other axis represents the

level of competency in a certain skill.

Each of 7 levels has extensive description in terms of

Autonomy

Influence

Complexity

Business skills


Who can use SFIA and why Organizations:• IT managers• HR managers• CEOs and managing

directors

• To understand current skills

• To plan future recruitment campaigns

• To reduce IT project risk

• To standardize job titles and functions

• Succession Planning


Who can use SFIA and why

Individuals:• Current IT specialists

• Recent graduates

• University students

• To identify current skills

• To plan future career pathways

• To identify training needs

• For Job applications• To make the right

choices in their profession


SFIA Perspectives• Already implemented by Westpac,

Queensland Rail and others• Currently being implemented by the

Queensland and Commonwealth Governments

• Forms the basis of the Australian Computer Society Certified Professional program

• Ensys Consulting is one of the first accredited SFIA partners in Australia.


http://www.westpac.com.au/

SFIA services in AustraliaEnsys Consulting is one of the first SFIA Accredited Partner in Australia and the only SIFA Training Partner with highly experienced SFIA consultants. Ensys delivers a wide range of professional services including:

Consulting to assist with implementation of SFIA at the workplace.

Training courses to gain an understanding of SFIA and learn more about implementation.

Tailored Workshops to assist your staff with issues related to your organisation


How we workEnsys Consulting Delivering results through strategic partnerships

©Ensys Consulting 2011QUALITY APPROVED COMPANY TO AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008

REGN. NR. 3483

•Large team of highly experienced consultants•Both HR/Talent Management and ICT expertise•Local and international experience•SFIA Accredited Partner and Training Provider•Focus on Client needs•Practical and hands-on•Quality Assured

Question timeWe are happy to answer your questions about SFIA and organize a

consultation, workshop or assessment of your employees.

Call us 07 3161 3355 or email [email protected] and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible.


Head Office BrisbaneOther Offices Sydney Melbourne Canberra

www.ensys.com.au

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SFIA Online

• www.ensys.com.au

• www.sfiaaustralia.com.au

• www.sfia.org.uk


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