Strategies for Closing Skill Gaps in Organisations: Enhancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitiveness

Nakitende Phionah H.

Faculty of Business and Management Kampala International University Uganda        

ABSTRACT

Addressing talent shortages has become crucial for organisational success in the current changing business climate. Skill gaps, which refer to differences between the abilities that are necessary and the skills that were held, impede productivity and creativity. This research examined methods for efficiently addressing skill deficiencies via customised training initiatives, integration of technology, and cultivating a lifelong learning mindset. This study used surveys and case studies across several sectors, to identify the main deficiencies in skills. It also examined the efficacy of remedial options and assessed their influence on productivity and competitiveness. The results highlighted the need for strategic personnel planning and ongoing skill development to adapt to changing market demands and maintain organisational resilience.

Keywords: Organisation Efficiency, Innovation, Competitiveness, Continuous learning, Strategic planning.

CITE AS: Nakitende Phionah H. (2024). Strategies for Closing Skill Gaps in Organisations: Enhancing Productivity, Innovation, and Competitiveness. IDOSR JOURNAL OF CURRENT ISSUES IN SOCIAL SCIENCES 10(1):45-47. https://doi.org/10.59298/JCISS/2024/101.19274547