Skills Gap Analysis Report

A Skills Gap Analysis Report is a document that identifies the discrepancies between the skills needed for optimal performance in the development of a product and the current skills possessed by employees. This analysis helps in understanding where training and development efforts need to be focused.

Purpose

The purpose of a skills gap report is to identify training needs for internal employees as well as new skill sets that need to be sourced externally.

Anti-patterns

• Overlooking Soft Skills: Focusing solely on hard skills like technical abilities without considering soft skills like teamwork and communication.
• Infrequent Analysis: Conducting skills gap analyses too infrequently, which may lead to outdated understandings of employee capabilities.
• Lack of Follow-Up: Failing to implement training and development initiatives after identifying skill gaps, which can demotivate employees and negate the purpose of the analysis.