Nine-Box Grid Template for Talent Assessment

Make succession planning and talent reviews easy with our pre-built nine-box grid Excel template — built to help HR teams identify top talent, align on performance, and drive development conversations.
9-box Grid Template

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Why This Guide Is Worth Your Time

The nine-box grid is a powerful tool — but building one from scratch can be messy. This Excel template makes it simple, visual, and shareable across HR and leadership teams.

Built for Clarity

Easily map employees by performance and potential to guide talent decisions.

Visual and Data-Backed

Auto-updating grid with employee data input — no manual formatting required.

Great for Leadership Buy-In

Drive strategic development discussions with a simple, structured view.

Ready in Minutes

Just plug in names, ratings, and let the grid auto-populate.

Chapter-by-Chapter Breakdown

Chapter 1: How to Use This Template

Chapter 2: Questions to Guide Your Evaluation

Chapter 3: The Nine-Box Grid in Action

Chapter 4: Making Decisions with Confidence

What You’ll Walk Away With

This isn’t just a spreadsheet — it’s a practical framework to make your talent reviews more objective, strategic, and business-aligned.

Succession Planning Made Simple

Identify high-potential employees and critical talent risks with one view.

Built for Team Calibration

Use it in HRBP reviews, manager 1:1s, or leadership talent discussions.

Customizable for Any Company

Adjust metrics, add weights, and re-label boxes as per your competency framework.

Free, Forever

Use it as-is or make it your own — completely editable, no watermark.

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About Peoplebox.ai

About

Peoplebox.ai helps HR teams build high-performing teams — from hiring to performance reviews.

Our AI-first platform is trusted by 600+ companies to streamline interviews, screen resumes faster, and run data-backed reviews that drive real results.

This Nine-Box Grid template is built for HR teams who want to make better, faster talent decisions. It combines the simplicity of Excel with the structure of strategic talent planning.

Whether you’re preparing for talent reviews, planning succession, or aligning on growth potential, this tool helps you lead the conversation with data — not bias.

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