Creating a skills matrix requiresmapping individual team members' current skills against a defined competency frameworkto 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.
References:
PMI-PMOCPExam Content Outline, Lifecycle Management Domain
PMI Practice Standard for Project Management Offices (2013), Talent Management PMI PMO Value Ring, Competency Management