A new approach to encourage continuous learning, recognize contributions, and align individual growth with organizational objectives in the Coditas.
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by Varun Elavia
Limitations of Current System
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Lack of Quantifiability
Many KRAs are difficult to measure objectively.
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Tool and Domain Specificity
KRAs often emphasize specific tools, limiting broader evaluation.
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Limited Employee Engagement
Employees lack opportunities to showcase their impact.
Advantages of New Evaluation System
Impact and Contribution
Recognizes tangible impact on projects and organizational goals.
Performance and Value Addition
Highlights individual achievements aligned with team objectives.
Extracurricular Activities
Encourages participation in meetups, tech talks, and certifications.
Transparent Feedback
Incorporates 360-degree feedback and quarterly panel discussions.
Quarterly 3-Panel Discussions
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Impact on Goals
20 points
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Innovation
15 points
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Challenges Overcome
15 points
Team members present their quarterly work summary with quantifiable metrics to a carefully selected evaluation panel consisting of their direct manager, a peer from their team, and a representative from another department. Presentations must include concrete data points and measurable outcomes.
Presentation Format
20-minute presentation with detailed metrics, KPIs, and quantifiable achievements
10-minute Q&A session focused on data validation and metric clarification
Evaluation Criteria (50 points)
Impact on Goals: Measurable contributions including: deployment frequency (e.g., 20% increase), incident resolution time (e.g., reduced from 2 hours to 30 minutes), system uptime improvements (e.g., 99.9% to 99.99%)
Innovation: Quantifiable improvements such as: cost savings (e.g., 15% reduction in cloud costs), automation metrics (e.g., 50% reduction in manual tasks), performance improvements (e.g., 30% faster deployment pipeline)
Challenges Overcome: Data-driven problem resolution including: incident response metrics, SLA adherence rates, and recovery time objectives (e.g., reduced system recovery time from 4 hours to 1 hour)
Presentations must include concrete data visualization, trend analysis, and before/after metrics for each achievement. Panel members will evaluate based on the accuracy and impact of presented metrics, with all claims requiring supporting data.
360-Degree Feedback Process
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Nomination
Team member nominates 1 colleague and 1 client/dev team member
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Feedback
Focus on collaboration, expertise, and professionalism
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Scoring
Average of scores from 2 sources
Evaluation Criteria: Blogs, Documentation and Write-Ups
Internal Blogs, Documentation
5 points per blog or Documentation
External Blogs, Public Write-Ups, Proof of Concept
10 points per blog or POC
Content must be relevant and approved. Maximum 10 points per quarter.
Evaluation Criteria: Meetups and Tech Talks
Meetup Attendance
5 points per meetup
Active Participation
10 points per meetup
Internal Tech Talk
5 points per talk
External Tech Talk
10 points per talk
Maximum 10 points per quarter
Evaluation Criteria: Certifications (Optional)
Cloud &/Or Technical Certifications
10 points per certification. Eligible certifications include AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, DevOps, and Security certifications aligned with organizational tech stack.
Certification Levels
Both associate and professional level certifications qualify. Advanced certifications may receive additional recognition during quarterly reviews.
Maximum 10 points awarded per quarter. Certifications must directly align with team objectives and current technology roadmap. Partial points may be awarded for certification progress with documented exam preparation.
Scoring and Weightage
10%
Certifications
20%
Meetups/Talks/Blogs/Write-ups/Docs
50%
Panel Discussions
20%
360-Degree Feedback
Implementation Process
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Tracking
Forms for certifications, meet-ups, talks, and blogs
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Submission
Documentation submitted quarterly
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Feedback
Reviews include constructive feedback and growth plans
Score Calculation Methodology
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Category Scores
Calculate points for each category
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Scaling
Scale scores to respective weightages
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Final Score
Sum up scaled scores, calculated out of 10
Benefits of New Evaluation System
Objective Measurement
Quantifiable metrics for fair evaluation
Holistic Assessment
Considers various aspects of employee contributions
Continuous Learning
Encourages professional development and growth
Transparent Process
Clear criteria and feedback mechanisms
Key Changes and Impact
Comprehensive Evaluation: The new system provides a holistic view of employee contributions, encompassing certifications, professional activities, and 360-degree feedback.
Objective Measurement: Quantifiable metrics ensure fair and consistent evaluation, promoting transparency and reducing subjectivity.
Continuous Growth: The system encourages professional development by recognizing and rewarding contributions to learning and skill enhancement.
Enhanced Collaboration: The 360-degree feedback process promotes open communication and collaboration between team members and clients.
Team Performance Evaluation Scores
This quarterly performance summary presents results based on our comprehensive evaluation framework. The table below displays individual scores across all assessment categories with their calculated final ratings.
All evaluations utilize a standardized 10-point scale. Panel discussions and 360° feedback assessments provide valuable peer insights, while documentation, tech events, and professional certifications measure ongoing professional development contributions. Final scores represent weighted performance across all applicable categories.
For team members who opt out of the Certification track, the remaining four categories (two 360° feedback evaluations, tech events, and documentation) are each weighted at 12.5% of the final score to maintain equitable assessment.