Gap Analysis is one of the first steps of the SMS implementation. It involves an assessment of the gap between the knowledge, skills and attitudes that the people in the organization currently possess with regard to safety and the knowledge, skills and attitudes that they require to meet the organization’s objectives. At its core are two questions: "Where are we?" and "Where do we want to be?"

Kratis with its expertise in the field of Gap Analysis, uses proven tools and modern methods in a determined effort to achieve the objectives of a Gap Analysis assignment and, in turn, submit the required report with the necessary recommendations. Such tools and modern methods include the collection of the required data from all levels in the organization and analysing it, carrying out interviews with concerned staff, benchmarking existing employee performance, examining policies / regulations / SOPs / training programs & records and other documentation, work place visits etc.

During the Gap Analysis task, Kratis addresses and investigates issues such as:

• Where are things currently in terms of policy and practice.
• What is the nature and scope of the gap between the vision and the current state of affairs.
• Employee competencies, knowledge and job performance standards.
• Decision on specific strategies for accomplishing the objectives.
• Who will carry out the required strategies and what should the timeline be for accomplishing each strategy and plans for monitoring progress and making revisions.
• Factors that need to be anticipated regarding possible problems and barriers and how they will be dealt with.