IATA Learning & Development Podcast
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4 September 2025

E2 | Skills or Performance Gap – Which is it?

How to identify what’s really holding your people back

When staff underperform, the instinct is often to train them – but what if the issue isn’t a lack of skills? In this episode of the Learning and Development in Aviation podcast, we dive deeper into a key challenge for aviation leaders: understanding the difference between a skills gap and a performance gap – and knowing how to respond to each.

You’ll also hear how a culture of continuous learning can help aviation organizations close both types of gaps – while improving long-term performance, engagement, and adaptability.


Watch the episode: Skills or performance gap – which is it?

Featuring Ellen Kavmark (IATA) and John Flett (Aviation Management Lecturer & IATA Instructor)


What you’ll learn from this episode:

 

  • Why underperformance isn't always caused by lack of skill
  • How to assess whether the issue is performance, knowledge, or both
  • What to consider when mapping required skillsets
  • How to foster a learning culture that supports continuous improvement
  • Why gap analysis must be an ongoing effort, not a one-time check

How IATA Training can help

 

Workforce performance starts with clarity, and continues with consistent, targeted training. IATA’s in-house training solutions can help you assess your team’s needs and deliver training programs that directly support your business goals. Whether you’re managing frontline staff or leadership teams, we can tailor training to your unique context.

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