Sample Bench Strength Summary©
Assessor: Jane Doe
Position Potential Performance Next Position(s) Status Replacement(s) Status
Bednarik, Charles P EE President & CEO Now LeClerc, John 12-24 mos.
Executive VP
Mantle, Mickey U GEE President & CEO 12-24 mos. LeClerc, John 12-24 mos.
Executive VP VP & CFO Now
Maris, Roger LR ME Blocking
VP & CFO Mantle, M. Now
Bednarik, C. Now
Surplus
Williams, Venus LR EE Blocking
(Female/Minority) Martinez, P. 0-12 mos.
VP – Human Resources Gonzalez, P. Now
Surplus
Hingis, Martina NP G BE Void
(Female) (performance problem)
VP-R&D
Blocking Summary Surplus Summary Superkeeper
Maris, Roger – VP & CFO VP & CFO Mantle, Mickey - Executive VP
Williams, Venus – VPHR VP – Human Resources
Performance Problem Summary Void Summary
Hingis, Martina – VP-R&D VP-R&D (key job)
Definitions
Potential: P (Potential); U (Unlimited Potential); LR (Lateral Rotation); NP (No Potential)
Performance: GEE (Greatly Exceeds Expectations): EE (Exceeds Expectations); ME (Meets Expectations); BE (Below Expectations); GBE (Greatly Below Expectations)
The Bench Strength Summary captures the key elements for aligning people with organization needs. Five action items with recommendations are identified:
Void: Positions with no replacements. 1. Select from talent pool. 2. Add to talent pool and accelerate development. 3. Identify backups. 4. Begin external recruitment. 5. For key positions accelerate the process.
Surpluses: Positions with more than one replacement. 1. Redirect career paths. 2. Move high potentials quickly. 3. Job rotation inside unit. 4. Task force assignments.
Blocking: Non-promotable managers with promotable subordinates. 1. Move incumbent or backup within one year. 2. Job rotation outside unit. 3. Special projects.
Performance Problems: Employees not meeting expectations. 1. One more accomplishment review. 2. Focus on results and competency improvement. 3. Terminate (consult HR department).
Superkeeper: Very accelerated career paths and compensation growth, high development investment. Formal mentor and sponsor arrangement.

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