Assessing Performance, Potential, and Readiness

View or download the printable version of the Quick Guide to Assessing Performance, Potential, and Readiness (PDF).

Why Assess?

Your success as a supervisor depends on your ability to provide feedback and coaching in ways that support current performance, develop potential, and ensure that people are ready for the roles and assignments you give them. Your approach will be different, depending on where the employee is on the Performance-Potential-Readiness grid.

Steps to Assess

Next Steps

Once you assess an individual's Performance, Potential and Readiness, use these guidelines to make your feedback and coaching more effective. Note that Readiness is generally assessed when there is an opportunity for a role at the next level, for example, when hiring someone or giving out a new assignment or project.