How to start a skills talk with your team

In today’s dynamic workplace, understanding and growing your team’s skills isn’t just a nice-to-have - it’s the key to staying competitive. But let’s face it: starting a conversation about skills mapping can feel like venturing into uncharted territory. The good news? With the right approach, it can become a transformative moment for your team. So, how do you turn this process into a catalyst for growth and excitement? Let’s dive in.

Why skills mapping is the secret weapon for growth

Before we discuss the how, let’s tackle the why. Skills mapping isn’t just another People buzzword - it’s the foundation for connecting your team’s unique talents to your organization’s goals. When done right, it can:

• Shine a light on hidden talent and gaps that need filling.
• Help team members see their potential and chart clear development paths.
• Fuel internal mobility and open doors to meaningful career growth.
• Future-proof your workforce against evolving challenges.

By aligning personal growth with company goals, you create a win-win environment where everyone thrives.

Setting the stage for skills mapping

Skill mapping starts with preparation. Think of it as setting the table for a meaningful meal with your team:

• Clarify your goals: Why are you introducing skills mapping? Tie it to outcomes that matter to your team.
• Search for topics that they personally matter: Gather key information—think job descriptions, upcoming projects, and future needs.
• Create the right environment: Choose a setting that encourages openness and trust where they can share their thoughts and concerns. After all, this is about collaboration, not assessment.

Starting the conversation

• Start with the big picture: Explain how skill mapping supports both the team's success and their individual growth in order to prepare and be always ready to face the new requirements that come with fast-paced technological advances.
• Lead with opportunity: Frame the process as a chance to identify untapped potential and pathways to new roles, and show how this will open the door to an unbiased and transparent way for everyone to grow.
• Address hesitations: Be open to concerns and highlight how this process is tailored to their benefit, and bring support to guide them step by step through this process.

Making skills mapping work

Everday can turn what might feel like an overwhelming process into an intuitive, data-driven journey. By using digital twins of your workforce and leveraging AI-powered skill assessments, you can:

• Create structured, actionable frameworks for discussions.
• Empower your team to self-assess their skills and aspirations.
• Provide instant, data-backed insights to guide their development.

With, skill mapping moves from theory to practice in minutes.

Following through: The roadmap to results

The conversation doesn’t stop once you’ve identified skills and gaps - it’s just the beginning! Keep the momentum going by:

• Building a shared action plan: Collaborate on personalized development paths that align individual and team goals.
• Regularly checking in: Use Everday analytics to track progress and refine plans over time.
• Celebrating wins: Highlight successes and let the results speak for themselves.

Start mapping your team's skills today, and watch as individual growth transforms into collective success.

Remember: in the journey of skills development, every step forward is a win for both your team and your organization.