Steps
Expectations and self-assessment sit together. Evidence and gap-closing sit together. The case is the last artifact.
Map the bar
Get the rubric. Assess against it with examples. Name two or three gaps. Honesty here saves a humiliating packet later.
Evidence and gaps
Running log of impact. Plan to close the gaps in actual projects. Use 1:1s to check the plan with your manager.
Align in your 1:1. Do not wait for the packet to surprise them.
- Career
Brag Document / Work Log
Create a structured record of your accomplishments, impact, and growth for performance reviews and promotion cases.
performance-reviewpromotioncareer-development - Career
Career Development Plan
Create a structured career development plan with goals, skills to develop, and actionable steps.
career-developmentprofessional-growthskills-development
Write the case
Structure around the bar. Impact first. Then walk the process your company actually uses.
Frequently asked questions
How long does this take?
Usually a quarter to two, because gaps need time in the work, not in a doc.
My manager is not sponsoring this. Keep writing the packet?
Stop the packet. Use the 1:1 to get a yes or a no on the bar. A case your manager will not carry is a diary.
What counts as evidence?
Outcomes with your name on them, plus who can corroborate. Screenshots of Figma are not a level. Scope, ambiguity, and what broke without you.