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Will / Skill Matrix

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Team Setup

Add your team members and the capabilities you want to assess.

Most performance challenges aren't about one thing — they're about the right combination of capability and motivation. The Will/Skill Matrix helps managers stop guessing and start diagnosing. Instead of applying a one-size-fits-all approach, it gives you a clear picture of where each team member actually is, so you can respond in a way that actually works for them.

Skill — Capability

How capable is this person of doing this work well? Skill reflects their knowledge, experience, and demonstrated competence for a specific task. It's not fixed — skill is context-dependent and grows with the right environment, support, and opportunity.

Will — Motivation

How engaged and willing is this person to do this work right now? Will is shaped by confidence, clarity of purpose, interest in the task, team dynamics, and personal circumstances. It can shift in either direction — and how someone is managed is one of the biggest factors.

The four quadrants — and what they call for

High Will + High Skill → Challenge & Delegate
Your star performers. They're ready to lead. Give them autonomy, visibility, and stretch opportunities — not more check-ins.
High Will + Low Skill → Guide & Develop
Motivation is there — build the skill around it. Provide structure, mentorship, and regular feedback. Don't confuse enthusiasm with readiness.
Low Will + High Skill → Motivate & Re-engage
Capable but disengaged. The skill is there — find out why the will isn't. This is often a leadership, fit, or recognition problem, not a performance one.
Low Will + Low Skill → Direct & Support
Requires the most hands-on management. Set clear expectations, increase check-in frequency, address root causes, and involve HR early if needed.

The matrix works best as a living tool — revisit it as people grow, roles shift, and circumstances change. It is a coaching prompt, not a performance verdict. The goal is always to move people toward the top-right.

Session Information

Team Members

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Capabilities / Skills

Define the capabilities to assess. These become rows in the Skills Matrix.

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Will / Skill Matrix

Rate each team member's motivation (Will) and capability (Skill) to place them in the right coaching quadrant.

Skills Matrix

Rate each person's proficiency (0–4) and interest (0/1) per capability.

Proficiency
0 — None 1 — Limited 2 — Reasonable 3 — Considerable 4 — Expert
Interest
0 — Not interested 1 — Interested

Manager Recommendations

Coaching actions auto-generated from Will/Skill placement and skill data. Add your own notes per person.

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