The MCPS-PRS Alliance, home to the world's best music writers, composers and publishers, worked with Bowland Solutions to design a new competency framework which will be used to help create targeted development plans for all staff.

March  2008

The ‘Alliance Qualities Framework’ (AQF) will provide a clear and concise method by which individuals can assess their strengths and areas in which they would like to develop.

Beginning from first principles, the AQF has been designed to reflect those competencies which are deemed important to the sustained success of the business and which will support the organisations goals going forward.

Each quality will be defined by a set of observable behaviours against which individuals can be evaluated; this will enable line managers to be able to work with the individual to create a Personal Development Plan unique to them.

John Rice, Sales & Marketing Director of Bowland Solutions, adds, “There is no doubt that generating a tailored competency framework that reflects the qualities desired within the organisation, allows individuals to develop and advance their careers within the organisation constructively. The business is also able to effectively develop talent for the future.”

The MCPS-PRS Alliance is a not-for-profit making membership organisation that was formed in 1997 between two royalty collection societies (MCPS and PRS). It exists to collect and pay royalties to its members when their music is recorded and made available to the public (MCPS); and when their music is performed, broadcast or otherwise made publicly available (PRS).

Bowland Solutions has been providing tailored on-line Performance Reviews, 360 Degree Feedback, Surveys and HR consultancy since 2001. Its directors have extensive experience within Learning & Development, IT and Performance Management, offering clients practical advice and robust system solutions.