You have to know your enemy, you have to know your terrain, and you have to know your own weaknesses.
That’s where the Gap Assessment comes in. It’s like taking a long, hard look in the mirror before heading into battle. And let me tell you, you don’t want to go into battle with spinach in your teeth.
Now, some of you might be thinking, “But Rob, I don’t need a Gap Assessment. I’m already perfect!” Well, let me tell you something, buttercup: nobody’s perfect. And if you think you are, you’re in for a rude awakening when the enemy starts shooting at you.
A Gap Assessment is like a reality check. It’s like saying, “Hey, we’re not as invincible as we thought we were. We’ve got some weaknesses, and we need to address them before the enemy exploits them.”
And let me tell you, if you don’t do a Gap Assessment, the enemy will exploit your weaknesses faster than you can say “boot camp.” They’ll find the chinks in your armor, and they’ll take advantage of them. And when that happens, you’re in for a world of hurt.
So, what does a Gap Assessment look like? It’s simple, really. You take a look at your strengths and your weaknesses, and you figure out where the gaps are. You figure out where the enemy might be able to exploit you, and you come up with a plan to address those weaknesses.
And let me tell you, if you don’t do a Gap Assessment, you’re basically walking into battle blindfolded. You’re asking to get shot in the foot. And let me tell you, there’s nothing more embarrassing than getting shot in the foot.
In conclusion, if you want to win the battle, you need to know yourself. You need to know your strengths and weaknesses, and you need to address your weaknesses before the enemy can exploit them. So, do a Gap Assessment. Don’t be like the poor sucker who didn’t check for spinach in his teeth before the big date.