SilkRoad's performance management solution comes complete with a unique blend of user-friendly, flexible and customizable competency-based software and services.

The competency models contained in SilkRoad's solution have been developed and researched by Dr. Schoonover, a leading authority on competency-driven human capital management, to provide an accurate description of characteristics of top performers.

Constantly measure the key behaviors required for excellent on-the-job employee performance
Competency Dictionary and Model Library are comprised of key topics, definitions, and appropriate supporting behavioral indicators (400 validated models, 2000+ competencies, and 10,000+ observable behaviors)
Level-specific competency models: Executive leadership, general manager, C-level, middle manager, etc.
Topic-related competency models: six-sigma, change leadership, team leadership, high involvement work teams, influence skills, interpersonal skills, facilitation skills, team leader, culture assessment
Functional-specific competency models: Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Product Management, Customer Service, Healthcare, Sales, Information Systems, Engineering, Manufacturing, Health and Safety, Environmental, Sourcing, Consulting, Administrative Support
Core Competencies include personal attributes and management skills

Our database of competencies provides our customers with a unique advantage for helping them "jump-start" competency development processes in their own organization. You can implement only the modules your company needs or as an integrated employee performance management solution.

Our Writing Assistant includes 51 Writing Assistant Library Competencies that are searchable and can be mapped and then assigned.

Of these, 47 were derived from the Schoonover Competency Library. The remaining four are Work Output and Production Skills that can be used to review Quality, Quantity, Meets Deadlines, and Safety.

Provides suggested phrases for use in appraisals and assessments
Enable or disable phrases based on your preferences
Easily edit Competency Mapper and Phrase Library through the Writing Assistance Management Console