90-Day Upskilling Checklist
Bridge skill gaps and build internal capacity…fast.
Federal agencies face a challenging reality: leaner workforces, tighter budgets, and missions that don’t slow down. The 90-Day Upskilling Checklist gives program managers a tactical roadmap to identify critical skill gaps, deploy cost-effective training, and embed continuous learning into daily operations, without waiting for new hires or major budget increases.
What’s Inside:
This practical checklist breaks down workforce upskilling into three focused phases:
Phase 1: Assessment & Planning (Days 1-30)
Conduct a rapid skills inventory, map gaps to mission-critical functions, and prioritize training needs based on operational risk and impact.
Phase 2: Targeted Upskilling & Deployment (Days 31-60)
Launch peer learning models, leverage government training platforms, and introduce skill reinforcement through micro-projects and job aids.
Phase 3: Monitor, Improve & Build Learning Culture (Days 61-90)
Track training effectiveness, recognize learning achievements, and formalize knowledge-sharing mechanisms that sustain capability beyond the initial 90 days.
Why This Matters
Skill gaps don’t just slow work down — they create operational vulnerabilities, increase contractor dependency, and put mission delivery at risk. This checklist helps you:
- Move fast with limited resources: Uses peer learning, train-the-trainer models, and existing platforms instead of expensive external solutions
- Build lasting capability: Creates teams that can deliver today, tomorrow, and years from now
- Prove impact quickly: Includes success metrics and feedback loops to track progress and demonstrate ROI
Who Should Use:
- Program managers navigating workforce constraints
- HR leaders tasked with capability building
- Federal leaders who need sustainable solutions that work within current realities
Companion Resource
This checklist operationalizes the framework detailed in Evans’ white paper, Bridging the Skills Gap: A 90-Day Framework to Upskill Your Team. Use them together for maximum impact.
