Caliber OD Toolkit

Succession Readiness
Score Calculator

Paste or upload both job descriptions and the tool analyses the capability gaps between the current and target role, then calculates readiness across four dimensions.

How readiness timelines are determined

A weighted score across Track Record, Learning Agility, Leadership Readiness, and Skills Gap vs Target Role determines the readiness tier. Timelines assume a structured Individual Development Plan is actively in place.

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Ready Now80+/100

No skill gaps below role requirement.

Ready in 1-2 Years65-79

Targeted development required.

Ready in 2-3 Years45-64

Multiple gaps to close.

Not Yet ReadyBelow 45

Significant gaps across dimensions.

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Candidate & Role Details
Who is being assessed and for which role?
Step 1
JD
Job Description Analysis & Skills Gap Rating
Paste or upload the current and target role JDs.
Step 2
How this connects to the score
The tool compares the roles and sets target role requirement ratings. You then rate the candidate's current level. This drives Dimension 4.

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Dimension 1. Track Record
Sustained delivery against objectives.
25%
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Dimension 2. Learning Agility
Capacity to grow and operate at the next level.
25%
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Dimension 3. Leadership Readiness
Ability to lead others at target role scope.
25%
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Transition Readiness Checks
Aspiration, commitment, retention, and mobility.
Contextual
Overall Readiness Score
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Not calculated

Weighted across four dimensions.

Skills Match
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Candidate vs target demand.

Skill Gaps
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Below role requirement.

Candidate
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Dimension Scores
Skills Gap Breakdown

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