Skill gap
The distance between the capability a role or team needs and the capability it currently has.
Concepts
Learn the language behind capability analysis
Start here if you need the category explained before you evaluate templates, guides, or product workflows.
Definition
Concept pages define the vocabulary and core ideas used across capability work so teams share a consistent understanding before they adopt tools or templates.
Structured explanation
Capability gap
A broader gap in business-critical ability, often spanning multiple skills or roles.
Competency matrix
A framework that maps roles to competencies or skills and defines target levels for each.
Skills intelligence
A system for turning fragmented skill data into usable workforce decisions.
Workforce capability intelligence
StrengthsOS language for connecting expectations, evidence, reporting, and follow-through.
Example
An engineering leader consulting the concepts page can quickly align their team on the difference between a skill gap and a capability gap before starting a cross-functional assessment.
Related concept pages
Skill Gap AnalysisUnderstand how to compare expected capability with current capability and act on the gap.Competency MatrixLearn how to define role expectations, skills, and target levels in a usable framework.Workforce CapabilityUnderstand workforce capability as the bridge between role design, assessment, and planning.Capability GapDefine capability gaps in business terms so leaders can prioritize the right response.Skills IntelligenceSee how skills intelligence connects fragmented skill data to workforce decisions.