skill gap analysis

HR Skill Gap Analysis

Assess an employee’s current vs desired competency level, diagnose gaps, and produce a targeted learning plan. Use for development plans, role transitions, and performance enablement.

Pinpoint the real skill gaps

Compare current evidence to the target level so you know exactly what to build next.

Turn evidence into a learning plan

Get a focused plan with practice assignments, coaching prompts, and checkpoints you can track.

Make reviews more consistent

Use a shared rubric and reassessment method to reduce subjectivity across roles.

Who is it for?

HR business partners, L&D managers, and people managers running development plans.

Skill gap report + plan

A structured assessment of current vs target proficiency, plus likely root causes and a step-by-step plan to close the gap. Includes checkpoints you can use in 1:1s and development reviews.

Competency rubric with behavioral anchors

Gap matrix by sub-skill (target vs current + evidence)

Training & practice plan (resources, assignments, coaching prompts)

30/60/90 checkpoints + reassessment method

HR skill gap analysis smart card
"I ran this for a new manager and it turned messy notes into a clear gap matrix and a 30/60/90 plan. We left our next 1:1 with three concrete practice tasks and an agreed check-in date."

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Takes about 2 minutes. No setup required.

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