Group Activity: Sort Employees into D1–D4

Sara

• Just joined the company as a marketing assistant.

• Very excited and eager to learn.

• Knows basic marketing concepts but hasn’t handled real campaigns yet.

• Needs lots of guidance.

• • D1 = Enthusiastic Beginner

• • D2 = Disillusioned Learner

• • D3 = Capable but Cautious Performer

• • D4 = Self-Reliant Achiever

Omar

• Has been in his role for 6 months.

• Initially very motivated but now feels frustrated due to unclear expectations.

• Has some skills but lacks confidence.

• Needs encouragement and support.

• • D1 = Enthusiastic Beginner

• • D2 = Disillusioned Learner

• • D3 = Capable but Cautious Performer

• • D4 = Self-Reliant Achiever

Lina

• Has been working in customer service for 2 years.

• Knows her duties well but often double-checks with the manager.

• Sometimes hesitates to take decisions on her own.

• Would benefit from more autonomy.

• • D1 = Enthusiastic Beginner

• • D2 = Disillusioned Learner

• • D3 = Capable but Cautious Performer

• • D4 = Self-Reliant Achiever

Ahmed

• Senior software engineer with 5 years of experience.

• Consistently delivers high-quality work independently.

• Confident and proactive in solving problems.

• Needs minimal supervision.

• • D1 = Enthusiastic Beginner

• • D2 = Disillusioned Learner

• • D3 = Capable but Cautious Performer

• • D4 = Self-Reliant Achiever

Rana

• Recently promoted to team leader.

• She has skills but sometimes doubts her ability to manage the team effectively.

• Requires some coaching but is improving fast.

• • D1 = Enthusiastic Beginner

• • D2 = Disillusioned Learner

• • D3 = Capable but Cautious Performer

• • D4 = Self-Reliant Achiever

Youssef

• New intern, enthusiastic but with no practical experience.

• Requires detailed instructions and close supervision.

• Very motivated to learn everything.

• • D1 = Enthusiastic Beginner

• • D2 = Disillusioned Learner

• • D3 = Capable but Cautious Performer

• • D4 = Self-Reliant Achiever

Maha

• Experienced project manager with 7 years in the field.

• Very confident and self-directed.

• Takes full ownership of projects and delivers results with minimal input.

• • D1 = Enthusiastic Beginner

• • D2 = Disillusioned Learner

• • D3 = Capable but Cautious Performer

• • D4 = Self-Reliant Achiever