Skill Assessment Matrix a Shows a Set

Skill Assessment

Matrix A shows a set of skills and tri-part analysis of those skills for five individuals. The Matrix is based on: S = Strong, W = Weak, or T= In Training. The skill sets are: problem solving, written communications, oral communication, leadership, creativity, goal orientation, multi-tasking, time management, analysis, delegating, and strategic thinking. Analysis of the matrix shows the following:

Skill

Strong

Weak

In Training

Problem Solving

All

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Leadership

All

Creativity

Goal Orientation

All

Multi-Tasking

All

Time Management

Analytical

Delegating

Strategic Thinking

Based on the matrix, areas of concern are, in order of ranking:

Oral Communication (3 weak)

Strategic Thinking (4 still in training)

Analytical Skills (3 still in training)

Written Communication (1 weak, 3 in training)

Time Management (1 weak)

If we assign points to each individual as 3 for Strong, 2 for In training, and 1 for weak, we find that the group itself is relatively homogeneous: Joshua, Thea and Michael at 29 points; Robert and Melodie at 28 points. This would indicate that, in general, the group is not dysfunctional in training, and that all could benefit from either refresher training or new skill training in the above 5 issues. It also suggests that long-term remedial training would not be beneficial for this group.

Potential Training Program:

Oral communication -- Work on introductory phrases, memorization, idea organization; group play and repeating games; 3-minute quick think and jot games, short speeches and presentation, team-based games (Six Types, 2011). Advance this to written communication by translating from outline to short paragraph, paragraph to 5-paragraph theme; then to memo or story. Have members of the group critique performance and issues.

Strategic Thinking -- Set up teams with alternative viewpoints, hold mock debates; recharge brain with meditation or trying to solve Sudoku or crossword puzzles; try to think of a new viewpoint or see something in a different way each day (Rein, 2012).