Undertake skill mapping

Skill mapping reveals team strengths, identifies growth opportunities, and guides strategic hiring decisions. By visualizing the current skill distribution across design, development, and product management, teams can spot potential bottlenecks and skill gaps.

Creating a comprehensive skill matrix requires feedback from all team members about their expertise levels, interests, and learning goals. Be sure to assess both technical competencies like prototyping or coding, and soft skills such as communication and leadership.

Use skill mapping data to:

• Make informed decisions about project staffing, mentorship pairing, and knowledge-sharing initiatives
• Identify experts who can lead training sessions in their areas of strength
• Encourage team members to develop skills in adjacent disciplines to increase team flexibility
• Align learning opportunities with team needs and individual career goals

Regular updates to skill maps help track progress and evolving team capabilities over time.