Creating a skills matrix requires mapping individual team members ' current skills against a defined competency framework to identify strengths and gaps. This approach ensures alignment with organizational needs and informs targeted development and resource allocation.

Consulting external practices (Option A), gathering team input (Option B), or discussing with recruiters (Option D) are useful but secondary steps supporting the core mapping activity.

PMI-PMOCP Lifecycle Management underlines competency framework alignment as best practice in skills management.