Competency-Based Performance Matrix

The Competency-Based Performance Matrix is a 2x2 matrix used to measure and evaluate employee performance based on their competencies. It is used to identify areas of strength and weakness, and to set goals for improvement.

At a very high level, the Competency-Based Performance Matrix is used in the context of business, performance management.

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What is the Competency-Based Performance Matrix?

A visual explanation is shown in the image above. The Competency-Based Performance Matrix can be described as a matrix with the following quadrants:

  1. Exceeds Expectations: Employees who are performing above expectations, demonstrating a high level of competency and consistently meeting or exceeding goals (e.g. completing a project ahead of schedule).
  2. Meets Expectations: Employees who are meeting expectations, demonstrating a satisfactory level of competency and consistently meeting goals (e.g. completing a project on time).
  3. Needs Improvement: Employees who are not meeting expectations, demonstrating a lack of competency and not consistently meeting goals (e.g. missing deadlines).
  4. Unsatisfactory: Employees who are performing below expectations, demonstrating an inadequate level of competency and not meeting goals (e.g. failing to complete a project).

What is the purpose of the Competency-Based Performance Matrix?

The Competency-Based Performance Matrix is a 2x2 matrix used to measure and evaluate employee performance based on their competencies. It is used to identify areas of strength and weakness, and to set goals for improvement. The matrix has four quadrants, each representing a different level of performance.

The top-left quadrant is labeled 'Exceeds Expectations', and represents employees who are performing above expectations. These employees have demonstrated a high level of competency and are consistently meeting or exceeding goals.

The top-right quadrant is labeled 'Meets Expectations', and represents employees who are meeting expectations. These employees have demonstrated a satisfactory level of competency and are consistently meeting goals.

The bottom-left quadrant is labeled 'Needs Improvement', and represents employees who are not meeting expectations. These employees have demonstrated a lack of competency and are not consistently meeting goals.

The bottom-right quadrant is labeled 'Unsatisfactory', and represents employees who are performing below expectations. These employees have demonstrated an inadequate level of competency and are not meeting goals.


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What templates are related to Competency-Based Performance Matrix?

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