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Performance Review System

Driver Trees & Performance Reviews

This page explains how driver trees connect outcomes to causes, and how review cadence turns that understanding into action.

Driver Tree

Outcome to Drivers

01

North Star Goal

The warfighting or readiness outcome the team must improve.

02

Outcome Metric

The measure used to determine if performance is moving.

03

Primary Drivers

Major factors that directly influence the outcome.

04

Secondary Drivers

More specific drivers that point to high-leverage actions.

Review Cadence

Performance Review Rhythm

Use the interactive tabs to show how reviews should flow.

Review Current Performance

Start with the actual performance trend. Establish whether the outcome is improving, flat, or degrading.

Inspect the Gap

Compare current performance to the target condition and identify the size and direction of the gap.

Review Actions

Review owner commitments, due dates, milestones, and evidence of progress.

Elevate Barriers

Identify barriers the team cannot remove locally and elevate them through the right governance path.

Capture Learning

Document what worked, what did not, and what should be shared with other teams.

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