Holly A. H. Handley

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Holly A. H. Handley is a leading researcher in systems engineering and organizational design, with a focus on workforce capability and human-systems integration. Her key research areas include skills gap analysis, personnel readiness modeling, and decision support for complex organizations. Handley’s major contributions center on developing structured methodologies to identify, quantify, and bridge the gap between required job competencies and existing personnel skills. Notably, her work “Using the DSRM to Develop a Skills Gaps Analysis Model” (2020, 10 citations) applies the Design Science Research Methodology to create a practical framework for organizations to systematically assess skill deficiencies. Her earlier study “Identifying and Quantifying Personnel Skill Gaps” (2019, 5 citations) provides a foundational approach for measuring the distance between position requirements and employee capabilities. These contributions are critical for industries facing rapid technological change, enabling data-driven workforce planning and targeted training interventions. Handley’s research has been instrumental in advancing evidence-based human capital management, with applications in defense, healthcare, and corporate sectors. Her work continues to shape how organizations evaluate and develop their talent pipelines, ensuring alignment between strategic goals and workforce readiness.