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  • Nine-box placement
  • Retention risk check
  • Bench strength calculator
  • 4 PDF downloads

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Nine-box placement

Rate performance and potential to see the placement and a recommended next step.

Performance
Potential
PlacementCore ContributorRecognize results, build skills for added scope
Potential ↑
Performance →
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Retention risk check

Answer eight questions about one employee or team.

Answer to see the result0 of 8 answered
    Has a clear next step for growth or a career path
    Received specific recognition in the last month
    Meets one-on-one with their manager at least monthly
    Workload feels sustainable
    Had a stay interview in the last 12 months
    Pay was reviewed against the market in the last 12 months
    Sees how their work connects to company goals
    Has a current development plan

    A conversation starter for managers and HR. This quick check is not a validated survey instrument.

    03

    Bench strength calculator

    List critical roles and the readiness of each one’s best successor.

    0%Bench strength
    • Ready now 0
    • 1–2 years 0
    • 3+ years 0
    • No successor 0

    Scoring: ready now counts 100%, 1–2 years 60%, 3+ years 25%, no successor 0%.

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    Free downloads for your team

    Free PDF · 5 pagesNine-Box Calibration KitRating anchors, box actions, and a calibration agenda. DownloadFree PDF · 3 pagesStay Interview GuideFive questions, notes worksheet, and theme log. DownloadFree PDF · 3 pagesEngagement Action PlanSurvey-to-action steps and a team plan. DownloadFree PDF · 3 pagesSuccession Planning TemplateCritical roles, slates, and bench strength. Download

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