| 1 | Poor / Does Not Meet Expectations — Significantly below what is required; major improvements needed in multiple areas. |
| 2 | Needs Improvement / Somewhat Meets — Generally meets expectations but needs improvement in some areas. |
| 3 | Moderate / Meets Expectations — Solid, consistently meeting expectations. |
| 4 | Exceeds Expectations — Consistently surpasses expectations, strong contributions. |
| 5 | Excellent / Role Model — Exceptional, frequently exceeding expectations, unique contributions. |
| NA | Not Applicable — Too early (new hire) or role doesn't have that engagement. |