Defining the required skills to perform a particular
function is not a trivial matter. It can play a major role in
the analysis of organizational resources. Through skills we can
determine if there are suitable resources available to implement
the functions.
It must be recognized that there is a substantial
difference between skills and proficiencies; they are not
synonymous. A skill is a developed aptitude, ability or talent
for performing a specific task. It is learned through education
or experience. A Proficiency is a measurement of how well a
resource performs the skill. Although EEM is used to define
both skills and proficiencies, this activity is only concerned
with identifying the REQUIRED skills.