This is part of the Layers of Performance framework: Click Here to read the introduction.
The next layer in the framework is our competencies, sometimes referred to as skills. Building a competency in a particular field or task is usually gained through training, experience and effective application of personal talents. A competency develops when we are involved in a particular function over and over, leading to us mastering the competency where it becomes a recurring pattern.
There are two types of competencies/skills:
While these competencies/skills form an important part of the Layers of Performance framework we must understand that we do not need to develop competencies in all walks of life. It is essential for those who want to increase their performance to understand the competencies important for their specific role(s) in life and focus their attention on developing those.
In order to master any competency, we must first understand the other layers and how they impact our ability to master said competency. In other words, someone with a specific set of personal talents, education and experience will require different things to master the same competency as someone with another set of attributes.