The IT industry migrates from one technology to another faster than it can build the skills to support the move. A rare talent today will be a commodity skill tomorrow, so develop a plan for continual skills upgrading. Before undertaking that next major project, take some time to assess the skill set of the IT department.
This chart includes the following sections:
- Required skill
- Individuals possessing the skill set
- Additional training required
- Individual's availability
Before starting that next major project, use a basic “IT Skills Assessment Table” to gain insight on potential skill gaps in the IT department.