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Candidate Comparison and Understanding the Rating of the Readiness Assessment

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Rating Determination from the Readiness Assessment Form

After the manager, HR and other executives complete the form, a rating is generated by weighing each indicator according to its importance for the role’s success. Here’s how the rating typically works:

  1. Weighted Scoring:
    • Each readiness indicator (e.g., leadership potential, learning agility, etc. ) is assigned a weight based on its relevance to the critical role. For example, leadership potential and behavioral fit may have higher weights if they are crucial for a leadership position.
    • Score Averaging: Manager, HR  and Executive inputs are scored on a 1-3 scale, which is then automatically averaged by the system based on the weights to give a final readiness score.
  2. Readiness Categories:
    • Based on the weighted score, the average candidate is automatically categorized as:
      • Ready Now (Score 2.01 - 3): Candidate is immediately prepared for the role.
      • Ready in 1–2 Years (Score 1.01 - 2): Candidate has strong potential but needs further development.
      • Needs Development (Score 0 - 1): Candidate may require additional experience or training before advancing.

Example of Readiness Scores Compared for Three Candidates

Criteria Weight Candidate A Candidate B Candidate C
Leadership Potential 25% 3 (High) 2 (Moderate) 3 (High)
Key Competencies Met 20% 3 (High) 3 (High) 2 (Moderate)
Acting Experience 10% 2 (Moderate) 3 (High) 1 (Low)
Learning Agility 10% 2 (Moderate) 3 (High) 3 (High)
Interpersonal Skills 5% 3 (High) 2 (Moderate) 2 (Moderate)
Behavioral Fit 10% 3 (High) 2 (Moderate) 3 (High)
Position History 10% 2 (Moderate) 2 (Moderate) 3 (High)
Risk of Leaving 5% 1 (Low) 3 (High) 2 (Moderate)
Development Needs 5% 2 (Moderate) 2 (Moderate) 3 (High)
Total Weighted Score
2.55 2.6 2.65
Readiness Rating
Ready Now Ready Now Ready Now

Example of Final Score Calculation

  1. Candidate A:
    • (3×0.25)+(3×0.20)+(2×0.10)+(2×0.10)+(3×0.05)+(3×0.10)+(2×0.10)+(1×0.05)+(2×0.05) =2.55
  2. Candidate B:
    • (2×0.25)+(3×0.20)+(3×0.10)+(3×0.10)+(2×0.05)+(2×0.10)+(2×0.10)+(3×0.05)+(2×0.05) =2.6
  3. Candidate C:
    • (3×0.25)+(2×0.20)+(1×0.10)+(3×0.10)+(2×0.05)+(3×0.10)+(3×0.10)+(2×0.05)+(3×0.05) =2.65

Compare Candidates Succession Readiness Ratings

Final Selection

  • The candidate that achieves the highest weighted score can be selected as the successor.
  • Other Candidates can remain as strong alternates and may continue to receive development to be prepared for future roles.

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