A team is only as strong as it's weakest link.

Team Growth Matrix: We know that a TEAM is like a chain..

A team is only as strong as it's weakest link.

We know that a TEAM is like a chain..

When pressure is exerted to achieve our set organizational goals, the weakest link tends to be the point of failure..

For a team to truly be strong it cannot be too dependent on any one person, it has to be a chain with pressure spread evenly across the length; each link supporting the next.

For a Team to grow & succeed, it's vital that we as Leaders understand and identify where does each member need our support to strengthen these links...

One framework I use in my consulting assignments to identify & support team members is using the Team Growth Matrix also known as Performance-Potential Matrix.

To identify and categorize team members across these 9 categories as shown in the schematic representation below, you should ask yourself these 5 key questions:

1. How well does the employee currently perform their job duties? (Assess current performance level: Low, Medium, High)

2. What is the employee's capacity for growth and development? (Evaluate potential: Low, Medium, High)

3. How quickly does the employee learn new skills or adapt to changes? (Indicates potential and ability to improve performance)

4. What is the employee's level of engagement and motivation in their role? (Can affect both current performance and future potential)

5. How well does the employee's skill set align with their current role and potential future roles? (Helps determine if they're in the right position to maximize performance and potential)

By answering these questions for each team member, you can more accurately place them in the appropriate category on the matrix. For example:

• A Talent Risk (Low Potential, Low Performance) might score low on all five questions.
• A Consistent Performer (High Potential, High Performance) would likely score high on all five.
• A Potential Performer (High Potential, Low Performance) might score low on question 1, but high on questions 2, 3, and 5, with variable results on question 4.

These questions provide a comprehensive view of each employee's current state and future prospects, allowing for more nuanced categorization and targeted development strategies.

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