CARD FAMILY
Priority
Forced-sort tools for importance, performance, potential, and GROW-based planning.
A - Essential
Better The Deck ASSESSING FOR IMPORTANCE A ESSENTIAL
A - Essential
The Better Deck
B - Important
ASSESSING FOR IMPORTANCE Better The Deck B IMPORTANT
B - Important
The Better Deck
C - Nice To Have
ASSESSING FOR IMPORTANCE Better The Deck C NICE TO HAVE
C - Nice To Have
The Better Deck
D - Less Important
ASSESSING FOR IMPORTANCE Better The Deck D LESS IMPORTANT
D - Less Important
The Better Deck
E - Not Important
ASSESSING FOR IMPORTANCE Better The Deck E NOT IMPORTANT
E - Not Important
The Better Deck
F - Still To Be Determined
Better The Deck ASSESSING FOR IMPORTANCE F STILL TO BE DETERMINED
F - Still To Be Determined
The Better Deck
G - Outstanding Performance
ASSESSING FOR PERFORMANCE Better The Deck G OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
G - Outstanding Performance
The Better Deck
H - Exceeds Expectations
ASSESSING FOR PERFORMANCE Better The Deck H EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS
H - Exceeds Expectations
The Better Deck
I - Meets Expectations
ASSESSING FOR PERFORMANCE Better The Deck I MEETS EXPECTATIONS
I - Meets Expectations
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J - Needs Improvement
ASSESSING FOR PERFORMANCE Better The Deck J NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
J - Needs Improvement
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K - Unacceptable Performance
ASSESSING FOR PERFORMANCE Better The Deck K UNACCEPTABLE PERFORMANCE
K - Unacceptable Performance
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L - Unable To Assess Further Feedback
ASSESSING FOR PERFORMANCE Better The Deck L UNABLE TO ASSESS; FURTHER FEEDBACK REQUIRED
L - Unable To Assess Further Feedback
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M - Emerging Talent Shows High
Better The Deck M EMERGING TALENT; SHOWS HIGH POTENTIAL ASSESSING FOR POTENTIAL
M - Emerging Talent Shows High
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N - Role Model Stands Out
Better The Deck N ROLE MODEL; STANDS OUT ASSESSING FOR POTENTIAL
N - Role Model Stands Out
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O - Steady Performer Delivers
Better The Deck O STEADY PERFORMER; DELIVERS ASSESSING FOR POTENTIAL
O - Steady Performer Delivers
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P - Mover And Shaker Is Making Gains
Better The Deck ASSESSING FOR POTENTIAL P MOVER AND SHAKER; IS MAKING GAINS
P - Mover And Shaker Is Making Gains
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Q - Enigma Should Be Better
Better The Deck Q ENIGMA; SHOULD BE BETTER ASSESSING FOR POTENTIAL
Q - Enigma Should Be Better
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R - Unproven Still To Be Tested
Better The Deck R UNPROVEN; STILL TO BE TESTED ASSESSING FOR POTENTIAL
R - Unproven Still To Be Tested
The Better Deck
S - Out Of Scope Not Required
Better The Deck S OUT OF SCOPE; NOT REQUIRED ASSESSING FOR POTENTIAL
S - Out Of Scope Not Required
The Better Deck
Where this family is used
Coaching rounds
- Round 3 - Connect to Competencies Translate capability needs into observable behaviours that can be sorted and coached.
- Final Round - Integrate and Plan Pull the whole picture together into a practical plan for better performance.
Recipes
- Better Performance for a Person Diagnose what is really driving underperformance or excellence in an individual.
- Better Coaching (Full) Run the complete six-round coaching cycle using the full Better deck.
- Better Performance for a Team Calibrate a team against what actually matters and surface collective hot spots.
- Better Role Design Define a role by connecting capabilities, competencies, catalysts, and priorities.
- Better Starts Use the deck to sharpen project initiation, scoping, and role alignment.
USE THE DECK IN A SESSION
Run a recipe, work through the rounds, and turn the session into a concrete action plan.
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