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Know your team's capabilities, then build them.

Skill Matrix

See who can do what, where the gaps are, and what to train next. Build workforce flexibility tied to strategic goals.

Skill Matrix: MaintenanceMaintenance Technician (MT)
Coverage (7 Employees)
85%90%95%100%
Hydraulics
PLC Prog.
Welding
Prev. Maint.
Electrical
Pneumatics
Required
5
4
5
4
5
6
Trained
4
4
5
5
4
5
Gap
-10
0
0
+1
-10
-10
TBT. Brooks
100%
4
4
4
4
3
4
ACA. Cooper
88%
4
3
3
4
3
3
CHC. Hayes
75%
3
4
3
3
23
3
MFM. Foster
75%
3
2
3
3
3
4
SPS. Price
63%
23
3
2
3
3
23
RCR. Coleman
50%
2
2
3
2
2
3
WSW. Sanders
25%
2
1
1
2
2
2
Map Skills
Assess
Identify Gaps
Train

Skill gaps surprised you at the worst time

Your best CNC operator retired. Suddenly you realized nobody else could run that machine at full capability. Skill gaps were invisible until they became emergencies, and by then you were already behind.

Now you see the gaps before they hurt

TeamGuru's visual skill matrices show every team member's proficiency against every required competency. Single points of failure are highlighted instantly, and gap analysis generates targeted training plans tied to strategic priorities.

Visual gap identification
Single-point-of-failure alerts
Training plans from gap data
Flexibility scores per team

Better together

The Skill Matrix module works on its own, but gets even better connected to the rest of TeamGuru.

Documents

Training materials and certifications are linked to skill requirements with automatic retraining flags.

Strategy Deployment

Workforce capability goals from the X-Matrix connect directly to skill matrix targets.

Leader Standard Work

Skill assessments and coaching sessions appear as items in frontline leaders' standard work.

Reports

Flexibility scores, training completion, and capability gap trends feed into management reports.

Common questions

How are skills and proficiency levels defined? +
You define the skill catalog and the proficiency scale (commonly 1-4: awareness, can do with support, independent, can teach others). Each role specifies the minimum required level for each skill.
Who performs the skill assessment? +
Typically the team leader, in dialogue with the team member. Some organizations also include self-assessment and peer assessment for a more complete picture.
Can we track certifications and expiry dates? +
Yes. Certifications with expiry dates (forklift license, first aid, etc.) are tracked with automatic renewal reminders before they lapse.
How does this help with succession planning? +
The skill matrix reveals which individuals are ready for new responsibilities and where development is needed. Combined with the training plan, it supports structured succession planning.
Can we compare skill levels across sites? +
Yes. Using standardized skill definitions across sites allows you to compare capability levels, identify best practices, and plan cross-site development programs.

See Skill Matrix in action

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