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Gap Analysis. A Mapping Tool.

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Nicole Williams
Jul 16, 2024
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“Change? Aren’t things bad enough?” Lord Salisbury

Change is like a visit from your in-laws - nobody really wants it, but it's bound to happen sooner or later. Organizations may be hesitant to address change, uncertainty, and risks due to the potential disruption they can cause to established processes, structures, and routines. Common challenges organizations face are resistance to change, lack of leadership buy-in, inadequate communications, employee engagement, insufficient resources, and organizational culture.

A gap analysis can help organizations overcome this hesitancy by providing a structured and data-driven approach to identifying areas of improvement and potential risks.

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A gap analysis, also known as a needs analysis, is a strategic tool that helps organizations bridge the divide between the current situation (known as the "as-is" state) and where the organization needs to be (known as the "to-be" state). By conducting a gap analysis be…

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