9 box Grid / Matrix

Опубликовано: 08 Март 2026
на канале: Education Arena
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What is the 9 box grid? A definition.
The 9 box grid is a well-known talent management tool in which employees are divided into nine groups, based on their performance and potential.

4 advantages of the 9 box grid.
1. Being simple and easy to use.
2. Helping identify valuable talent.
3. A holistic approach to talent appraisal.
4. A versatile tool.

Creating a 9 box grid.
Step 1. Assessing performance
1. Low performance
2. Moderate performance
3. High performance

Step 2. Assessing potential
1. Low potential | working at full potential
2. Moderate potential | develop in the current role
3. High potential | eligible for promotion

Step 3. Bringing it together