A Jungian Guide to Competences

Abstract

Much competence analysis lacks a framework in which to examine different skills and abilities. Suggests that the eight functions defined by Jung in terms of psychological types can be thought of as competences. The Jungian model then provides clear guidelines on the probability of different competences being present in one individual, and on the path involved in developing other competences. According to Jung all‐round competence is highly unlikely until the latter half of individuals′ lives. Suggests reasons why the model is not more widely used.

Citation

Lewis, R. (1993), "A Jungian Guide to Competences", Journal of Managerial Psychology, Vol. 8 No. 1, pp. 29-32. https://doi.org/10.1108/02683949310024441