Overview
We evaluate team members based on how they think, operate, and create impact, not just tasks completed:
1.
Ownership & Initiative
2.
Communication & Transparency
3.
Execution & Impact
4.
AI Leverage & Efficiency
5.
Learning Speed & Adaptability
Each dimension is scored 1–5 using qualitative indicators.
Ownership & Initiative
Measures: ability to act without being told, find problems, and move work forward.
5 – Outstanding
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Identifies problems and opportunities proactively
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Proposes solutions with clear reasoning
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Moves projects forward without needing instruction
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Consistently asks:
→ “What is the highest-impact thing I can do?”
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Takes responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks
3 – Expected
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Completes assigned work reliably
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Occasionally suggests improvements
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Works independently once direction is given
1 – Poor
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Waits for instructions
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Does not take initiative
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Avoids ownership of problems
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Needs constant direction
Communication & Transparency
Measures: clarity, proactiveness, and visibility of work.
5 – Outstanding
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Communicates early and clearly
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Shares progress without being asked
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Flags risks and blockers immediately
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Provides context, not just updates
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Actively aligns with team and priorities
3 – Expected
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Provides updates when asked
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Communicates basic progress and blockers
1 – Poor
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Passive communication
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Delayed updates
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Hidden blockers
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Causes misalignment or surprises
Execution & Impact
Measures: ability to deliver meaningful outcomes.
5 – Outstanding
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Focuses on high-impact work
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Completes tasks efficiently and reliably
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Improves processes, not just executes
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Delivers outcomes that move the product forward
3 – Expected
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Completes assigned tasks on time
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Delivers consistent output
1 – Poor
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Low output or missed deadlines
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Focuses on low-value tasks
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Requires follow-up to complete work
AI Leverage & Efficiency
Measures: ability to use AI to scale output and improve workflows.
5 – Outstanding
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Uses AI to significantly increase productivity
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Builds reusable:
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prompts
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templates
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workflows
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Replaces manual work with AI systems
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Identifies new ways AI can improve the product or operations
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Shares AI workflows with team
3 – Expected
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Uses AI tools for:
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drafting
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research
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basic productivity
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Improves speed moderately
1 – Poor
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Rarely uses AI
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Uses AI superficially (no workflow integration)
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Relies on manual work unnecessarily
Learning Speed & Adaptability
Measures: ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-moving environment.
5 – Outstanding
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Learns new tools / domains quickly
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Adapts to changes without friction
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Actively seeks feedback and improves
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Applies learning immediately to work
3 – Expected
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Learns when required
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Adapts with some guidance
1 – Poor
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Slow to adapt
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Resistant to change
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Repeats mistakes
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Needs repeated guidance
Example Evaluation
Dimension | Score (1–5) | Notes |
Ownership & Initiative | ||
Communication & Transparency | ||
Execution & Impact | ||
AI Leverage & Efficiency | ||
Learning Speed & Adaptability |
Total Score: 19/25
Rating: “Very Good”
Food For Thought
1. How did you use AI this month?
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What tasks did AI help accelerate?
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What workflows were improved?
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What could have been automated but wasn’t?
2. What did you learn?
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tools / skills
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domain knowledge
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better ways of working
3. What will you improve next month?
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specific, actionable
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tied to impact