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Mapping Client's Competency Model to the GLA

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Mapping Client's Competency Model to the GLA

Last updated on 13 Jan, 2026

At times, clients inquire how the GLA measures their defined leadership competencies.

Thereto you can match the GLA competencies to a client's competency model. To do this effectively, follow these steps:

  1. Understand the client's competency model: Familiarize yourself with the client's competency model to gain a comprehensive understanding of their organizational goals, values, and desired skills and behaviors, defining these skills. Some organizations have well-articulated competency definitions, and some just use labels (e.g. teamwork) 

  2. Download 'GLA Mapping onto Client Competencies' Excel from the GLA Resources - Support Drive

  3. Describe the Client's leadership competencies in the Excel y-axis

  4. The GLA competencies are outlined on the x-axis and the GLA survey items that define each competency are on the next tab.

  5. Align GLA competencies with the client's model by marking the cells that best describe the same competency. Less overlap is better, as in this case, the GLA best assesses the client's competencies.

As you know from the e-learning and certification training, the GLA survey cannot be customized, as this undermines the validity of the GLA assessment and the accuracy of the norming. In the rare case that clients feel that certain GLA competencies do not apply to them, e.g., tech-savvy, they could simply ignore the GLA results.

For further questions, check the GLA Knowledge Base or contact our support team

By aligning GLA competencies with the client's competency model, you will effectively position Global Coach Group's services as a valuable and targeted resource for leadership and executive coaching success.

 

Mapping Client's Competency Model to the GLA

Hereunder an example. You can access the excel via the resource link above.

 

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