Framework overview
A supplementary, research-informed view of the capabilities behind sustainable performance.
At SIMAT, we recognize that sustainable organizational performance depends on the continuous development of people, organizational capabilities and the systems in which they operate.
Alongside our established approach, we have developed a supplementary, research-informed framework that brings together selected concepts from professional standards and research in human capital, organizational psychology, organizational development and the future of work.
The framework provides a structured way to understand the capabilities that support effective people, resilient organizations and sustainable performance.
The framework
Leadership, behaviour, learning & capability
This area focuses on the capabilities individuals and leaders need to perform effectively, collaborate with others and continue developing.
Culture, change & organizational effectiveness
This area focuses on the organizational conditions that enable people to perform, adapt and contribute to shared goals.
Digital capability, AI & adaptability
This area addresses the capabilities organizations need to navigate technological change and an evolving world of work.
Performance, business outcomes & sustainable growth
This area connects people and organizational capabilities to business priorities and measurable outcomes.
In practice
The framework can support organizations in identifying capability priorities and informing the design of targeted development initiatives.
Understand current capabilities, identify strengths and gaps, and establish development priorities.
Design targeted learning, leadership, coaching and organizational development interventions.
Support the transfer of learning into workplace behaviours, leadership practices and organizational processes.
Evaluate progress, behavioural change and relevant individual, team and organizational outcomes.
The progression
The framework recognizes that capability development involves more than acquiring knowledge.
What individuals and organizations understand.
How that knowledge is applied in practice.
The outcomes and improvements that result from its application.
Foundation
This framework is informed by selected concepts from established professional standards and research. It is a supplementary reference developed by SIMAT — it is not an official framework belonging to, endorsed by, certified by, or formally affiliated with any of the organizations named below.
No external organization logos are used. Direct links to each original publication are provided below.
CIPD Profession Map
cipd.org — the profession mapSHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (SHRM BASK)
shrm.org — SHRM BASKBritish Psychological Society (BPS)
explore.bps.org.ukDeloitte Global Human Capital Trends
deloitte.com — human capital trendsMcKinsey research on organizational capabilities
mckinsey.com — building organizational capabilitiesThis is a supplementary framework and does not replace SIMAT’s existing proprietary approach.
The framework is presented as research-informed, not as an official framework belonging to CIPD, SHRM, BPS, Deloitte or McKinsey, and does not imply endorsement, accreditation, certification or formal affiliation with any of these organizations.
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