Current Strategies For Skills Audit Implementation

Skills audits may be conducted in various ways. Current approaches to skills audits include the following:

Panel approach: A panel is normally made up of managers, Subject Matter Experts and HR experts. The skills audit form is completed through discussion and includes one-on-one feedback with the employee.

Consultant approach: External consultants interview both employees and managers, and may review performance and related documentation to establish an individual’s level of competence

One-on-one approach: This is like a performance appraisal, except that an individual is rated against a pre-defined skills matrix instead of his/her job profile. The employee’s manager will hold a discussion with the employee to agree on skills audit ratings.