How to talk about a weakness at work

When to use it

Use it when a skill gap comes up, like spreadsheets, public speaking or a new tool. Framing it as something you want to get better at shows you take it seriously. Asking for a recommendation also builds a connection with the person who has the skill.

Example

In an email or Slack message

In a 1:1 or development note: “One skill I want to build this quarter: spreadsheets. I'm planning to take a short course. Any recommendations?”