Ability Map Pty Ltd

Connecting SFIA skills with the human capabilities required to apply them

SFIA provides organisations with a powerful framework for defining the skills and levels of responsibility required across digital and technology work. AbilityMap complements SFIA by providing insight into the underlying human capabilities that enable people to apply those skills effectively in a particular role and environment.

AbilityMap has researched the SFIA framework and mapped the behavioural and cognitive capabilities associated with effective performance across SFIA-aligned skills and work. This creates an additional layer of Capability Intelligence alongside skills, experience and qualifications.

Rather than asking only “Does this person have the required skills and experience?”, organisations can also ask:

“Does this person have the underlying capabilities required to apply those skills effectively in this environment?”

Using behavioural science, structured assessment and criterion-referenced analytics, AbilityMap enables organisations to define the capabilities a role or work environment requires and compare those requirements with the capabilities of individuals and teams.

This becomes increasingly important as AI and other technologies reshape how work is performed. As the working environment changes, organisations need to understand not only what new skills people may require, but what they will need to do differently to perform effectively - and the human capabilities those new ways of working demand. AbilityMap provides a way to identify those changing capability requirements and understand how well the existing workforce is aligned to them.

For organisations using SFIA, this can strengthen decisions across selection, workforce mobility, development, succession and workforce transformation - helping identify where capability is well aligned, where gaps may exist, and where targeted development or different deployment may be required.

Together, SFIA defines the skills and responsibilities required for the work; AbilityMap provides intelligence about the human capability required to perform that work effectively.

The result is a more complete foundation for workforce decisions - connecting skills, capability and environment to help organisations build adaptable, effective and future-ready workforces.