Make smarter talent decisions – powered by IBM and Lexonis

Used by leading organizations worldwide, IBM Talent Frameworks give you ready-to-edit profiles and evidence-based competencies across dozens of industries – all maintained and updated by expert curation from the IBM research team.

Used by leading organizations worldwide, IBM Talent Frameworks give you ready-to-edit profiles and evidence-based competencies across dozens of industries – all maintained and updated by expert curation from the IBM research team.

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Say hello to the IBM Talent Frameworks Library

Access the most comprehensive job and competency library available, with 3,000+ job profile templates and 2,000 associated competencies across a vast range of industries.

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AI that snacks on job data – so you stay ahead
IBM’s frameworks are enhanced by advanced AI, which regularly analyzes job market data to keep your frameworks up to date. 
02
See what “good” really looks like and forge careers
The frameworks don’t just give you job titles, but clear descriptions, four levels of proficiency and associated behaviors – what “good” really looks like – so you can build clear pathways to help your people grow. 
03
Employee growth? We’ve got a suggestion. Or ten
With the Lexonis Job and Competency Library, you'll be able to focus on learning activities that will help you develop key employee skills. It’s like your very own trusted advisor, whispering insightful guidance in your ear.
04
Support smarter development
The frameworks serve up focused guidance on learning and development to help you bridge skill gaps that could hold your business back. 
05
Coach with confidence
Managers get guidance too, with coaching tips aligned with each competency, helping them have engaging one-to-one discussions with team members to guide performance and career development. 

But why Lexonis?

We don’t just plant a piece of software in front of you and disappear. You get the benefit of our 25+ years of experience, too. We’ll give you both the tools and no-nonsense advice you need to solve the skills puzzle and guide you through change, boosting engagement and ROI.



“Lexonis has built a fantastic platform that I am so thrilled to have for my organization. It’s fantastic what we are able to do. The IBM Talent Framework library along with the Lexonis Essentials toolset is really easy to use.”
– Andy Trani,
SHRM-CP, First Vice President, Human Resources

More than frameworks – it’s business insight

 

Identify your workforce’s strengths and gaps for growth with frameworks that keep your business ahead of the competition. 





Trusted partners of IBM

We’ve worked with IBM Talent Frameworks for almost 20 years. That means we know how to help you get the most out of them, whether you’re customizing roles, mapping competencies or setting up assessments. Our intuitive platform makes it easy to edit and tailor IBM content to your roles, your structure and your language. 

We’ll give you the tools to get going and keep growing – and guide you every step of the way.



FAQs

What’s included in the IBM Talent Frameworks?

You’ll get access to over 3,000 job profile templates and 2,000 competencies, covering both technical and non-technical roles, with learning references, coaching tips and interview questions built in.

Can I customize the frameworks?

Yes, all job templates and competency definitions can be tailored to your roles, structure and language using our intuitive tools.



Are the frameworks kept up to date?

Absolutely. IBM uses machine learning to analyze job market trends and refine content regularly.

What makes this different from other libraries?

It’s the combination of IBM’s deep research, AI-powered updates and our expert tools and consulting. Together, they give you greater insight, flexibility – and results. 





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