Uncovering the potential within your organization doesn't have to be a guessing game. It can feel overwhelming to determine actionable outcomes from standard performance reviews. Adopting a 9-box framework helps you accurately assess current performance and foster growth. Get started using our 5-step strategy:
Step 1: Establish Precise Measures
The 9-box method teaches you the art of recognizing untapped potential and current standouts. Assess your employees based on two dimensions: current performance and future potential. Classify performance as poor, average, or excellent; potential as low, moderate, or high.
Step 2: Check In Regularly
Discover employees who are not just performing well now but also have the potential to be your future leaders. Don't just assess once; make it a regular part of your performance review cycle. Engage in continuous dialogue with employees about their performance and potential. Utilize the 9-box insights to spark development conversations.
Step 3: Create a Longer Term Plan
Keep your talent pipeline robust and dynamic, ready to meet future challenges. Use the data to create a "Talent Development Plan." Tailor development initiatives for each category of potential and performance. Develop a clear succession planning strategy for high-potential employees.
Step 4: Grow Your People
Foster an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Implement targeted development programs based on the 9-box outcomes over or short or long-term period - monitor progress and adjust plans as necessary. Celebrate successes and learn from less effective strategies.
Step 5 (the game-changer): Make It Last
By embedding the principles of the 9-box performance review, you not only prepare your employees for the challenges of today but also pave the way for future success. Communicate the value of the 9-box performance review framework across your organization. Encourage a culture of transparency, where feedback is constructive and growth-oriented.
Performance management is about foreseeing potential, fostering growth, and building a resilient, adaptable organization. The 9-box performance review is the perfect compass on your ever-evolving performance management journey.
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