Benchmarks® General Interpretation Guide

Consider these questions when reviewing the data in the Benchmarks feedback reports.

  • Do you and your boss agree on which competencies are most important for success? 
  • What competencies were rated highest and lowest by others? 
  • Were there any differences between Self and All Raters scores? Pay particular attention to areas in which you rated yourself high and your observers rated you low. 
  • Where are the scores from the various rater groups similar and where do they diverge? What might be the reasons for this? 
  • How do the scores from the various rater groups compare to each other? 
  • How do your scores compare to those of the norm group? 
  • How do your comments compare to those of others? What patterns do you see? 
  • How are the written comments related to feedback you received in the Comprehensive Data section of this report? 
  • How are the comments consistent or inconsistent with comments from other sources? 

Updated on November 13, 2024
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