Competency- Based Interviewing Resource Pack

A structured resource page for IsDB participants to access training materials, submit program inputs, and support consistent application of the Competency-Based interviewing approach.

TRAINERS ACCESS

SUBMIT PROGRAMME FORMS – ASSESSORS SCORING

Your inputs helps us improve the programme and support your application of the method

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS DESIGN & PRACTICE

GROUP TRAINING & PANEL MOCK INTERVIEWS

ONE-TO-ONE COACHING & EVALUATION RECORD

PROGRAMME DELIVERY ARCHITECTURE

Supporting capability development from conceptual understanding through application, coaching, evaluation, and institutional reinforcement.

TRAINING RESOURCES

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HOW TO USE THIS RESOURCE

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What We Do

More than HR consulting. More precise than generic management consulting

Start with the concept

Review the guidebook and opening materials to understand the approach and principles.

Masterclasses

High-impact learning for leaders, HR, OD, strategy, and organization professionals

Intensive masterclasses that bring conceptual clarity and practical application to complex organizational topics.

Online Courses

Structured learning for leaders, HR, OD, strategy, and organization professionals

Practical courses designed to build stronger judgment and capability through clear frameworks, real applications, and disciplined approaches to organizational challenges.

Publications & Insights

Ideas, frameworks, & publications for a more disciplined practice of organization

Books, articles, and frameworks that challenge assumptions and other sharper ways of thinking about organization effectiveness

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Competency-Based Interview Resource Pack

This resource pack is designed to support application, not just access. Use the materials in sequence to move from understanding to execution.

How to Use

Start with the concept.

Apply using structured tools.

Practice and refine.

Reinforce through coaching and follow-up.

Pre-reading
Concept alignment

1.

Group training
Practice and application

2.

Coaching
Individual refinement

3.

Follow-up
Reinforcement

4.

Evaluation
Insight and improvement

5.

Program Flow

Concept and Positioning

Understanding competencies in practice includes the distinction between competencies, KSAs, and outcomes, as well as why evidence-based interviewing matters.

Used in: Opening session
Produces: Shared conceptual clarity and alignment 

Resources:  Guidebook. Opening deck. Workbook

Observation and Assessment

Evaluate responses by identifying evidence and applying consistent scoring.

Used in: Group training and coaching
Produces: Objective evaluation

Resources: Observation sheets. Scoring guides

Interview Design

Translate competency requirements into structured questions, including probes and lines of inquiry.

Used in: Group training
Produces: Structured interview questions

Resources: Question templates. Interview frameworks

Feedback and Development

Provide structured feedback and support continuous improvement.

Used in: One-to-one coaching
Produces: Development actions

Resources: Coaching records. Self-assessment

Transfer, Standards and Analytics

Embed structured interviewing into practice and capture performance data.

Used in: Follow-up
Produces: Measurable insights

Resources: Evaluation forms. Reporting templates

Curriculum Stream