Advanced Playbook
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6-10 weeks
Strategic Workforce Planning
Align talent supply with business demand using skills intelligence
Implementation Guide
Implement strategic workforce planning that uses skills data to forecast needs, identify gaps, and recommend build-buy-borrow strategies.
Duration
6-10 weeks
Steps
6 phases
Category
Advanced
Implementation
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Understand Business Strategy
Translate business plans into workforce implications.
- Review strategic plans and growth targets
- Identify business initiatives requiring talent
- Map technology changes to skill needs
- Assess market and competitive factors
Duration: 1-2 weeks
2
Assess Current Supply
Build comprehensive view of current workforce capabilities.
- Analyze current skills inventory
- Segment by role, level, location
- Identify skill concentrations
- Assess productivity and performance
Duration: 1-2 weeks
3
Forecast Demand
Project future skill and headcount requirements.
- Model growth scenarios
- Identify emerging skill needs
- Factor in technology automation
- Consider role evolution
Duration: 2 weeks
4
Analyze Gaps
Compare supply and demand to identify gaps.
- Calculate headcount gaps by role
- Identify skill gaps by capability
- Assess geographic distribution
- Prioritize by business criticality
Duration: 1 week
5
Develop Action Plans
Create strategies to close gaps.
- Determine build (develop) opportunities
- Identify buy (hire) requirements
- Assess borrow (contract) options
- Plan redeployment strategies
Duration: 1-2 weeks
6
Implement and Monitor
Execute plans and track progress.
- Align recruiting to plan
- Target development investments
- Monitor plan vs actual
- Adjust based on business changes
Duration: Ongoing
Results
Expected Outcomes
- Proactive talent strategy
- Data-driven workforce decisions
- Optimized talent investments
- Business-aligned workforce
Platform
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