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Level 6 · Foundation

6. Training

The Essence Systematic training and knowledge sharing are embedded in the marketing team — with structured programs for different roles and a culture of continuous skill development.
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Level 6

What is the Training level?

The Training level ensures your marketing team continuously develops the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a fast-changing environment.

This means providing ongoing learning opportunities, sharing best practices, and making sure everyone can use tools and processes effectively.

Common problems

Typical gaps and pitfalls.

  • Training is ad hoc — only provided when problems arise, not as a continuous practice
  • New hires struggle to get up to speed due to lack of structured onboarding support
  • Team members are unsure how to use new tools or follow updated processes
  • Knowledge is siloed with a few individuals — and disappears when they leave
  • There is no process for identifying or closing skill gaps as needs evolve
Why it matters

A team that keeps learning never falls behind.

Continuous training and knowledge sharing keep your team agile, confident, and ready to adapt to new challenges.

It reduces errors, speeds up adoption of new tools, and ensures best practices are actually followed — not just documented.

Without this culture of learning, teams risk falling behind, repeating mistakes, and losing valuable expertise when people move on.

The target

What does good Training look like?

  • There is a structured approach to onboarding and upskilling both new and existing team members
  • Training covers both technical tools and marketing best practices relevant to the business
  • Knowledge sharing happens regularly — through meetings, documentation, or peer learning
  • The team stays updated on new technologies, trends, and regulatory changes
  • There is a process for identifying skill gaps and addressing them proactively
Self-assessment

Are you at level 6 ?

Checklist

Check off what rings true.

All five checked? The foundation is complete.

Foundation complete

All six levels done? Time to enter the Capability Matrix.

The entire foundation is in place. Now it's time to build capability — starting with Foundation as your entry point into the next tier.

Level 7: Foundation →
Not all checked yet? Build out your training culture before moving on — the capability levels assume a solid foundation.
Where to start

If you're not there yet.

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    Develop a structured onboarding and training plan for all roles in the team
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    Schedule regular knowledge-sharing sessions — lunch & learns, tool demos, or peer reviews
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    Document key learnings, processes, and tips in a shared knowledge base
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    Encourage team members to attend relevant courses, webinars, or industry events and share what they learn
  5. 5
    Review skill needs annually and create a plan to address any gaps
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