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Skills Gap Analysis

Change ManagementOrganisation design

Reference model

Skills Gap Analysis FrameworkA canvas of 9 boxes laid out on a grid of 3 columns and 3 rows: Current Skills, Required Skills, Skills Gap, Training Opportunities, Hiring Needs, Action Plan, Monitoring Progress, Feedback Mechanisms, Review Schedule.Current SkillsSkills currently possessed byemployees.Required SkillsSkills needed for future rolesand objectives.Skills GapDifference between current andrequired skills.Training OpportunitiesOptions to develop currentskills.Hiring NeedsNew skills that need to beacquired.Action PlanSteps to address the skills gap.Monitoring ProgressHow to track improvements inskills.Feedback MechanismsWays to gather input on skillsdevelopment.Review SchedulePlan for regular skills gapreviews.

Understanding skills gaps helps in strategic workforce planning.

About this model

A systematic approach to assess the skills of employees against the skills required for current and future roles.

Originator not stated.

How to read it

  • Look for the largest gaps between current and required skills.
  • Prioritize gaps that impact strategic objectives.

What this does

Identifies the difference between the skills currently available in the organization and the skills needed to achieve its objectives, allowing for targeted development and hiring strategies.

When to use it

Use it when planning for future capabilities and aligning workforce skills with strategic goals.

Not when: Do not use it when there is no clear understanding of required skills or when the organization is not ready to invest in training or hiring.

What happens next

Develop a training and recruitment plan based on the identified gaps.

Golden thread

Builds on ←

  • Organizational Strategy
  • Current Skills Inventory

Feeds into →

  • Training and Development Plan

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