Metrics
This article lists and describes the common metrics that may be encountered in Skills Base reports and dashboards.
Skill level
Skill level (self)
The skill level that a person self-assessed for a given skill.
For example, a person may assess themselves at a skill level "4" for the skill "Project management".
Skill level (supervisor)
The skill level that a person's supervisor assessed for a given skill.
For example, a supervisor may assess a person at a skill level of "3" for the skill "Project management".
Skill level (difference)
The difference between Skill level (self) and Skill level (supervisor), expressed using the formula: [Supervisor skill level - Self-assesssment skill level].
For example 3 - 4 = -1.
Skilll level (average)
The average of a given set of skill levels:
- In the case of a single skill attributed to a single person, Skill Level (average) is the average of Skill level (self) and Skill level (supervisor), potentially ignoring zeros and nulls depending on the Calculation Method that is enabled.
- In the case of a person, Skill Level (average) or simply "Skill Level" is the average of all skill levels for all skills the person has assessed.
- In the case of any other entity, Skill Level (average) or simply "Skill level" is the average of all skill levels of all skills attributed to all people associated with the entity.
In the context of a single skill attributed to a single person, average skill level is a way of increasing the accuracy of assessments by having multiple parites participate in the assessment of a person's skills, and is a fundamental element of the Skills Base Structured-Subjective method for measuring ability.
In the context of a person or other entity, average skill level provides a way to understand the overall level of skill without being biased by the number of skills. This can be helpful when there is a need to compare people or entities that have different numbers of skills on a level paying field.
Skill Points
The sum of all skill ratings attributed to a person.
For example, if a person has a skill level of "3.5" for the skill "Project management" and a skill level of "2.5" for the skill "Financial accounting", the person has 6 Skill Points.
Unlike Skill Level (average), Skill Points are heavily influenced by the number of skills a person has, and so this metric is helpful where the number of skills needs to be factored.
Interest level
Interest level (self)
The interest level that a person self-assessed for a given skill.
For example, a person may assess themselves at an interest level of "4" for the skill "Project management".
Interest level (supervisor)
The interest level that a person's supervisor assessed for a given skill.
For example, a supervisor may assess a person at an interest level of "3" for the skill "Project management".
Interest level (difference)
The difference between Interest level (self) and Interest level (supervisor), expressed using the formula: [Supervisor interest level - Self-assesssment interest level]
For example 3 - 4 = -1
Competency level
For more information on Competency Level in general, see this article.
Target skill level
The target skill level that has been set for the given skill. Targets can be inherited from entities such as roles or teams, or can be set directly for people in some circumstances. Please see the above article on Competency Targets for more information.
Competency level (self)
The difference between Skill level (self) and Target skill level, expressed as a percentage with a maximum value of 100%.
Competency level (supervisor)
The difference between Skill level (supervisor) and Target skill level, expressed as a percentage with a maximum value of 100%.
Competency level (average)
The difference between Skill level (average) and Target skill level, expressed as a percentage with a maximum value of 100%.
Misc
Skill status
Shows as "Active", "Inactive" or "-", indicating whether Skills Base is including the skill in dashboards and reports for the given person. "Active" skills are those that were assessed in either (or both) of the latest assessment types (self or supervisor assessment). "Inactive" skills are those that were assessed in at least one past assessment, but not in either of the latest assessment types. Skills marked with a "-" status have never been assessed by/for the person.