Upskilling: what it is and what it means

Upskilling is the strengthening of skills already present in the team member's current role, raising their level without changing the role itself. It differs from reskilling because it does not rebuild skills for a different role, but deepens and broadens existing ones. Strategic upskilling — in the consolidation and maturity phases of the employee lifecycle — protects against gradual obsolescence and makes it possible to handle more complex situations and take on a wider scope of responsibility.

Distinctive: strengthening of skills already present
Distinctive: without changing the role itself
Essential: in the team member's current role
Essential: raising their level
Constant: broadens existing ones

Glossary

Upskilling

Strengthening skills already present in the current role, raising their level without changing the team member's role.