3R Review Framework: A Simple Way to Learn From Every Experience
A fast reflection loop that helps you learn from everyday work and improve continuously.
Assessment Framework
Assessment is the checkpoint between where you are and where you want to be. Whether evaluating a product manager's competency or analyzing a company's external position, relying on gut feelings often leads to bias.
This collection provides structured tools to measure performance and environment objectively. We cover evaluations across three distinct scopes:
- Strategic Business Analysis: Matrices to quantify internal strengths and weigh them against external market opportunities.
- Team & Project Review: Methods to systematically deduce lessons learned from completed work, focusing on facts rather than blame.
- Personal & Goal Setting: Tools for establishing clear success criteria and conducting structured self-reflection to track progress.
Use these frameworks to diagnose reality accurately so you can build a solid foundation for your next move.
13 frameworks
External Factor Evaluation (EFE) Matrix: Analyzing Business Opportunities and Threats
Evaluate external opportunities and threats in strategic decision-making.
AQCD Method: Make Your Strategic Analysis Actionable
Turn vague analysis into clear, decision-ready insights.
Internal Factor Evaluation (IFE) Matrix: Analyzing Internal Strategic Posture
Evaluate internal strengths and weaknesses in strategy.
VRIO Framework: The Litmus Test for Competitive Advantage
Evaluate whether your resources create real, defensible competitive advantage.
SPACE Framework: Measuring Developer Productivity Holistically
Measuring developer productivity beyond lines of code.
Product Manager Assessment: A Holistic 4-Focus Framework
Evaluating Product Managers beyond feature delivery.
After-Action Review (AAR): Bridge the Gap Between Plan and Reality
Turning outcomes into immediate team learning.
SMART Goal Framework: Turning Vague Ideas into Actionable Success
Turning vague intentions into clear, achievable goals.
PDCA Model: The Cycle of Continuous Improvement (Deming Cycle)
A systematic approach to continuous improvement, involving Plan-Do-Check-Act 4 activities.
Past & Future Evaluation: A Holistic Self-Review Framework
Helps you turn reflection into clear direction for future growth.
GRAI Review Framework: Turn Results into Actionable Insight
Focus on deviations between the goals and results, and identify the key factors that led to the results.
KISS Review Framework: Keep, Improve, Start, Stop Analysis
An action-orientated review model to convert past experience into practice.
Assessment Framework FAQ
Why should I use a structured framework for evaluation instead of just relying on data?
Raw data tells you "what" happened, but not "why." Structured assessments help you categorize information—separating internal strengths from external opportunities—so you can see the relationships between them. This prevents decision paralysis and helps highlight the most critical areas for action.
How can I assess my team's performance without lowering morale?
The key is to shift the focus from "judging the person" to "analyzing the process." Effective review frameworks encourage teams to objectively look at what was planned versus what actually happened. By focusing on facts and root causes rather than blame, assessment becomes a tool for learning rather than punishment.
What is the difference between strategic analysis and operational assessment?
Strategic analysis looks at the big picture and long-term viability, often evaluating market position and competitive landscape. Operational assessment zooms in on the efficiency of current processes and daily execution. You need both to ensure you are doing the right things (Strategy) and doing things right (Operations).
How do I ensure my goals are actually measurable?
A good assessment starts with clear criteria. Frameworks for goal setting force you to define "success" before you start work. If a goal cannot be tracked quantitatively or verified qualitatively with clear evidence, it is an aspiration, not a target.
