The Suitability Model®

Discovering What Really Matters for all Talent Decisions for Optimal Performance

What It Is

Many organizations understand the importance of placing the right people in the right roles, but they often lack the tools and strategies to do so effectively. The Suitability Model® is a research-based, innovative approach for talent assessment used for all talent decisions (selection, promotion, coaching, performance, succession, career management, development and termination). This model goes beyond traditional competency models by not only assessing an employee’s skills, knowledge, experience, and level of education, but also their capacity to navigate role complexity, recognizing that peoples’ ability to handle role complexity varies. The Suitability Model® also considers key factors often overlooked by traditional competency models, such as the individual’s temperament (e.g. their nature), and their willingness to accept and appreciate the obligations and demands of a new role.

Why It Matters

In fast-paced and competitive industries, mismatching employee capabilities with role requirements—as viewed through the Suitability Model®—can result in poor decision-making, unmanaged risks, lack of innovation, inefficiencies, wasted resources (both people and budget) and high employee turnover. Traditional tools often fall short, focusing only on competencies without considering the broader context of preparing and matching people to roles as the Suitability Model does.

Why Your Company Needs It

Better Decision Making

Placing employees in roles suited to their capability improves decision-making and overall judgment.

Accelerate Innovation

Matching talent with roles enables effective levels of innovation are created to deliver value to shareholders

Reduce People Costs

Proper role alignment retains top talent, cutting recruitment and training costs while minimizing turnover.

Boost Performance

Aligning employees with the right roles elevates engagement, productivity, and overall output.

Gain Competitive Edge

A well-aligned workforce drives better performance, giving your company a competitive edge.

Increase Transparency

The Suitability Model® clarifies promotion and career decisions, helping employees understand their growth path.

Why It Beats Alternatives

Unlike standard assessment approaches that offer only a surface-level view, the Suitability Model® provides a comprehensive analysis of both the individual and role requirements. This results in more comprehensive talent decisions, identification of how best to develop future leaders, ensuring that your leadership pipeline is filled with individuals who are truly equipped to handle their responsibilities, have growth potential, and will drive your company forward. This model also enables leaders to more effectively explain why they made the talent decisions they did, especially to employees who were not selected. It also provides direction about what employees need to do to achieve their desired career path.

Proven Benefits

Fortune 500 organizations that have adopted the Suitability Model® report not only improved operational metrics but also a stronger, more resilient culture that attracts and retains top industry talent.

Operational Efficiency

Streamlined decision-making and reduced bottlenecks lead to smoother operations and improved efficiency.

Financial Savings

Aligning talent with roles lowers costs related to poor decisions, turnover and mis-hiring, improving overall financial efficiency.

Improved Morale

Competent, confident employees enhance workplace culture and create a more positive, productive environment.

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