What the framework does
The framework:- Measures performance across Skills, Delivery, and Behaviors
- Structures evaluation using Scorecards (standardised, observable criteria)
- Anchors expectations using the Talent Bar (minimum by seniority)
- Produces Performance Grades (A-player, above bar, underperformer)
Core components
How they connect
- Managers complete Scorecards using observable evidence for each dimension.
- Scores are compared to the Talent Bar for the person’s seniority.
- Grades are derived from that comparison (see Performance Grades).
- Calibration checks distribution and outliers before results are final.
Why it works
- Science, not art — Performance is broken into parts and scored in a standard way. Less room for bias; outcomes are explainable.
- Consistent expectations — The Talent Bar removes ambiguity across managers.
- Defensible outcomes — Promotions, comp, PIPs, and exits can be tied to evidence and criteria.