gap-analysis

SKILL.md

Gap Analysis

Table of Contents

Overview

When to Use

Quick Start

Reference Guides

Best Practices

Overview

Gap analysis systematically compares current capabilities with desired future state, revealing what needs to change and what investments are required.

When to Use

Strategic planning and goal setting

Technology modernization assessment

Process improvement initiatives

Skills and training planning

System evaluation and selection

Organizational change planning

Capability building programs

Quick Start

Minimal working example:

# Systematic gap identification

class GapAnalysis:
    GAP_CATEGORIES = {
        'Business Capability': 'Functions organization can perform',
        'Process': 'How work gets done',
        'Technology': 'Tools and systems available',
        'Skills': 'Knowledge and expertise',
        'Data': 'Information available',
        'People/Culture': 'Team composition and mindset',
        'Organization': 'Structure and roles',
        'Metrics': 'Ability to measure performance'
    }

    def identify_gaps(self, current_state, future_state):
        """Compare current vs desired and find gaps"""
        gaps = []

        for capability in future_state['capabilities']:
            current_capability = self.find_capability(
                capability['name'],
                current_state['capabilities']
            )

            if current_capability is None:
// ... (see reference guides for full implementation)

Reference Guides

Detailed implementations in the references/ directory:

Guide
Contents

Gap Identification Framework
Gap Identification Framework

Gap Analysis Template
Gap Analysis Template

Gap Closure Planning
Gap Closure Planning

Communication & Tracking
Communication & Tracking

Best Practices

✅ DO

Compare current to clearly defined future state

Include all relevant capability areas

Involve stakeholders in gap identification

Prioritize by value and effort

Create detailed closure plans

Track progress to closure

Document gap analysis findings

Review and update analysis quarterly

Link gaps to business strategy

Communicate findings transparently

❌ DON'T

Skip current state assessment

Create vague future state

Identify gaps without solutions

Ignore implementation effort

Plan all gaps in parallel

Forget about dependencies

Ignore resource constraints

Hide difficult findings

Plan for 100% effort allocation

Forget about change management

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