Assessment 3: Assessing Your CURVE

In this assessment, please answer the following 15 questions to complete your CURVE (Criticality, Uniqueness, Reliability, Visibility, Excellence) dashboard for your current job or to do a diagnostic on a past job.  The dashboard includes the five dimensions discussed in Live for a Living, Chapter 7.  When all (or most) indicators on your dashboard are set to “green”, you have the best possible safety net.

Instructions: Think of your current job or one of your past jobs.  With that job in mind, indicate your level of agreement using the scale provided below.

Criticality

1. I am integral to the success of this organization.(Required)
2. My work has a direct influence on the bottom line of this organization.(Required)
3. This organization would be less competitive if I left.(Required)

Uniqueness

1. I am the only person who can perform my role in the organization.(Required)
2. My skills are rare so it would take a long time to try to find my replacement.(Required)
3. My work could not be done by artificial intelligence.(Required)

Reliability

1. When the stakes are high, the leaders in this organization rely on me.(Required)
2. I am trusted within this organization.(Required)
3. I have been identified as a dedicated and committed contributor.(Required)

Visibility

1. Many people in the organization know the contribution I make.(Required)
2. I am given many opportunities to gain visibility in the organization for my skills.(Required)
3. Many people in this organization know me.(Required)

Excellence

1. I am often complimented on my work product.(Required)
2. I always receive stellar performance reviews.(Required)
3. I am considered one of the best employees in my role.(Required)


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