Capability Heat Map

The Capability Heat Map is a 2x2 matrix used to identify the current and desired capabilities of a business. It is used to identify areas of improvement and prioritize them in order to reach the desired level of capability.

At a very high level, the Capability Heat Map is used in the context of business, marketing, finance.

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What is the Capability Heat Map?

A visual explanation is shown in the image above. The Capability Heat Map can be described as a matrix with the following quadrants:

  1. Current Capability: The Current Capability quadrant is used to identify the current level of capability in a particular area. For example, 'Current Capability: Website Design - Basic'.
  2. Desired Capability: The Desired Capability quadrant is used to identify the desired level of capability in a particular area. For example, 'Desired Capability: Website Design - Advanced'.
  3. Gap: The Gap quadrant is used to identify the difference between the current and desired levels of capability. For example, 'Gap: Website Design - Intermediate'.
  4. Priority: The Priority quadrant is used to identify the priority for addressing the gap. For example, 'Priority: High'.

What is the purpose of the Capability Heat Map?

The Capability Heat Map is a 2x2 matrix used to identify the current and desired capabilities of a business. It is used to identify areas of improvement and prioritize them in order to reach the desired level of capability.

The matrix is divided into four quadrants: Current Capability, Desired Capability, Gap, and Priority. The Current Capability quadrant is used to identify the current level of capability in a particular area. The Desired Capability quadrant is used to identify the desired level of capability in a particular area. The Gap quadrant is used to identify the difference between the current and desired levels of capability. The Priority quadrant is used to identify the priority for addressing the gap.

The Capability Heat Map is a useful tool for businesses to identify areas of improvement and prioritize them in order to reach the desired level of capability. It can be used to identify areas of improvement in any area, such as marketing, finance, operations, customer service, etc.


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What templates are related to Capability Heat Map?

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