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Capability Building Plan

Change ManagementOrganisation design

Reference model

Capability Building PlanA canvas of 9 boxes laid out on a grid of 3 columns and 3 rows: Strategic Objectives, Current Capabilities, Capability Gaps, Development Activities, Responsibility, Timeline, Success Metrics, Resources Needed, Review Process.Strategic ObjectivesDefine the key goals of theorganization.Current CapabilitiesAssess existing skills andresources.Capability GapsIdentify areas needingimprovement.Development ActivitiesOutline training and developmentinitiatives.ResponsibilityAssign roles for capabilitydevelopment.TimelineSet deadlines for each activity.Success MetricsDefine how success will bemeasured.Resources NeededIdentify resources required fordevelopment.Review ProcessEstablish a process for ongoingassessment.

Focus on aligning capabilities with organizational objectives.

About this model

A structured approach to assess and build the necessary capabilities within an organization to support its strategic goals.

Originator not stated.

How to read it

  • Identify key capabilities needed for success.
  • Assess current capabilities and identify gaps.

What this does

Helps organizations identify and develop the skills and capabilities needed to achieve strategic objectives and improve performance.

When to use it

Use it when an organization needs to enhance its skills to meet future challenges or strategic goals.

Not when: Do not use it when the organization lacks clear strategic objectives or when there is no commitment to change.

What happens next

Develop a detailed training and development program based on the identified capabilities.

Golden thread

Builds on ←

  • Strategic objectives assessment
  • Current capabilities assessment

Feeds into →

  • Training and development program

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Sign in to open the worksheet. Your work saves as you type, the AI can draft the parts you have not filled in, and you finish with an analysis and a 30/60/90-day action plan.

Drafted with AI and reviewed by Eccellere on 04/11/2026. Guidance, not advice: apply your own judgement.