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• A “capability grid” is used to focus on specific tasks and skills that need to
be maintained or developed in the organization.
• This type of talent management is more granular than looking at whole jobs
and potential successors.
• As part of an overall planning process, managers review the capabilities
needed in the department and employee capacity to deliver on goals.
• Capability grids can be customized in many ways according to department
need. Examples include:
¾ a) Reviewing employee readiness to perform specific tasks;
¾ b) Identifying experts who can transfer knowledge to other employees
¾ c) Determining overall staffing levels
¾ d) Sorting out the relative priority and importance of a capability.
(Please see the sample grids on the following pages)
• As with other talent management process, this planning activity highlights
opportunities for development, cross-training, or informal mentoring.
Sample “Capability” Grid 1
Employee Readiness
Department: HR: Organization and Employee Development
Teach workshops
Facilitate team meetings
Negotiate vendor contracts
Teach workshops
Facilitate team meetings
Negotiate vendor contracts
Level of Level of
Importance Importance in 3
Critical Skills / Tasks / Knowledge Today Years
(low Æ high) (low Æ high)
12345 12345
Teach workshops 4 3