9 Box Model

The 9 Box model is a popular tool for talent management that helps organizations identify and evaluate the potential of their employees. It is typically used by HR professionals to visualize and analyze an employee's performance and potential for growth.

The model is made up of a 3x3 grid with one axis representing an employee's performance and the other axis representing their potential. Each box in the grid represents a different level of performance and potential, ranging from low to high.

Here are the nine boxes within the 9 Box Model:

• Low performance and low potential – these employees are often struggling to meet expectations and do not show much promise for growth
• Moderate performance and low potential – these employees are meeting expectations, but their potential for growth is limited due to performance or attitude
• High performance and low potential – these employees are performing well, but have reached their peak potential within their current role
• Low performance and moderate potential – employees with a positive attitude and an appetite for growth, but they may lack the skills or ability to perform well in their current role
• Moderate performance and moderate potential – these employees show promise for growth and development and can be developed to become top performers
• High performance and moderate potential – these employees are high performers, but may not have the potential to move into higher positions
• Low performance and high potential – these employees have a high potential for growth but are not meeting current expectations.
• Moderate performance and high potential – these employees have a high potential for growth and are already meeting expectations
• High performance and high potential – these employees are top performers and have the ability to move into leadership or management roles.

The 9 Box model helps organizations to identify which employees have the most potential for growth and development, and which may be at risk of leaving the company. It is often used in succession planning and talent management initiatives to help organizations ensure they have a strong pipeline of talent for future leadership positions.