9 Box Grid: Succession Planning

It is an employee assessment tool commonly used for succession planning. It is a 3x3 grid-based system used to evaluate employee’s performance levels and potential for growth.

• Succession Roadmap

• 9 Box Grid

• Talent Management System

• Workforce Planning

Refers to how well an employee is achieving their job responsibilities, meeting goals, and delivering results over time.

• Performance

• Efficiency

• Potential

• Effectiveness

These are the benefits of using the 9 Box Grid except:

• Easy to use

• Increases transparency

• Easier workforce planning

• Clear Metrics

Employees who are beginning to perform and have the potential to match. These types of employees are primed for more opportunity (matched with development). What type of employee is this?

• 6 - Trusted Teammates

• 7 - Rising Stars

• 8 - High Performers

• Rockstar Teammates

A personalized action steps created to support each employee’s growth, based on their position within the 9-box grid. These plans may involve skill development, mentorship, stretch assignments, or preparing high-potential employees for leadership roles.

• Professional Plan

• Business Plan

• Development Plan

• Self Improvement Plan