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“But I think you now know enough. You can self-evaluate to determine where you currently

fit and where you would like to be.”

“I fully understand. Thanks Ron, I will.” Dan said apologetically.

“The key point you should know,” said Ron pointing to the sheet, “It is sexy to be 1A and

be labelled LEADER, but the employees in most other boxes are equally valuable, and often

preferred. They are more loyal, are not retention risk and form backbone of the company.”

“What is the top left 1C box Dan? Any idea?”

“Excellent potential but contribution below expectations. I think they are square peg in a

round hole, i.e. they are probably in a wrong role and should be reassigned.”

“Well said Dan. Do you know what our Appraisal system does to such people?”

Dan thought for a while, “As earlier discussed, we keep identifying and focusing on their

weaknesses to justify their poor contribution. And make them 2C or 2B.”

“Unfortunately, true in most cases. Instead of reassigning them to a role that will fit and

hone their skills and strengths, we continue to smoothen the ‘square peg’ to fit in the ‘round

hole’. This not only wastes the talent and potential of the individual but also interferes in their

career development.”

“If we do it right, people in all boxes other than the bottom left red 3C, can move Eastward

through coaching, and focused assignment planning for improved fit and better utilization of

individual skills and strengths.”