Definition of Terms

Certain terms are used throughout the Deltek Talent Performance module.

Terms

Term	Definition
Competencies	Competencies are demonstrable skills that one possesses inherently. Competencies include abilities and behaviors, as well as knowledge of the fundamental use of a skill. Competencies can be added at any time. Generally, a core competency is an ability that everyone in an organization is expected to have and on which they are rated. A job competency is relevant to a specific job title or role.
Goals	Goals are specific actions that an employee is expected to accomplish or participate in during the appraisal period (for example, increase sales by 40% or attend communication boot camp).
360	In a 360 degree assessment, raters from inside and outside of an employee’s organization contribute to the employee’s performance appraisal. These raters may be peers, superiors, direct reports, customers, or others.
Rating Scales	For each goal or competency that is being assessed, your administrator can choose the appropriate rating scale. For example, for some goals and competencies, you might use a scale of 1 – 5, in which 1 means Seldom Meets Expectations and 5 means Greatly Exceeds Expectations. For others, you might use a complete/incomplete rating or a percentage of completion rating.