Competence
Within the INR Model framework, “competence” refers to the experience of proficiency and effectiveness in interacting with one’s environment.
It's not about performance or talent, but about the feeling of being able to exert influence and grow.
Deepening
Competence arises when someone experiences that effort leads to development and results.
In INR, competence is not viewed as a fixed characteristic of a person. It is a relational experience that depends on context.
When competence is confirmed:
– Initiative arises
- Does learning willingness increase
Will exploration be possible
When competence is structurally under pressure:
Caution arises
– Does avoidance increase
Is protection activated
What's important is that loss of competence is often interpreted as unwillingness or lack of motivation, when in reality it is a logical reaction to perceived ineffectiveness.
Within INR, competence is a prerequisite for sustainable change, not a result of pressure.
Relationship to INR
Competence is one of the three Inner Needs that form the basis of the INR Model.
When competence is under pressure:
– Narrative shifts toward uncertainty or control
The reaction becomes defensive or avoidant
Protection becomes logical
When competence is supported:
– Narrative becomes opener
– Reaction becomes exploratory
Protection decreases
Competence is therefore not a goal of intervention, but a condition for healthy behavioral dynamics.