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Episode: How to Spot Skill Gaps Before They Hurt Your Business

20 Minutes to How to Spot Skill Gaps Before They Hurt Your Business

In this GydeBites episode, Prasanna chats with Shanna Goodell about how to spot and fix skill gaps before they turn into big problems. They talk about reading the early signs, using real data (not just gut feeling), and choosing the right mix of reskilling, hiring, and upskilling.

You'll also discover how to create a culture of continuous learning that keeps your team ready for the future. Plus practical tips, like how managers can develop talent and why waiting for a crisis is never the answer.

Questions covered in this episode:

What are some early signs that a skill gap is forming?

What tools or strategies work best to identify skill gaps today?

How can businesses balance immediate skill needs with future skill building?

How should companies decide whether to reskill, hire, or use technology when gaps appear?

How can organizations build a culture of continuous learning to prevent skill gaps?

Meet the Speaker

Shanna Goodell

Head of Enterprise Learning and Development, Druva

With over 25 years of experience, Shanna builds leadership programs, shapes learning strategies, and creates ecosystems where people and organizations grow together.

Shanna Goodell

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