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Introduction

Sometimes people want (or need) a grade to see how they’re doing.

Metrics

0-3: Needs improvement

4-6: Adequate but with some gaps

7-9: Strong performance

10: Outstanding

  1. Scope Definition

    How well was the scope defined?

    Was it:

    • Too little?
    • Too much?
    • Just right?
  2. Planning visibility & discoverability

    • Is the plan clear and easily accessible for review?
    • Did they document enough without overwhelming?
    • Was it discoverable and understandable by others?
  3. Accessibility of deliverables

    • Is the work always accessible to relevant stakeholders (e.g., Figma, GitHub, live URLs)?
    • Can the project manager track progress easily?
  4. Clarity and sharing of daily goals

    • Are daily goals clearly stated and actionable?
    • Are they shared with the team to maintain transparency?
  5. Consistency of updates

    • Are progress updates documented and shared regularly (daily or as needed)?
    • Is there consistency in communication?
  6. Handling stuck points / leveraging resources

    • Are they identifying blockers and asking clear, actionable questions?
    • Are they making effective use of available resources (senior developers, designers, peers)?
    • Are they comfortable asking for help or collaborating to solve problems?
  7. Adaptability and iteration

    • How effectively did they adapt to feedback or changing requirements?
    • Did they revise their approach when needed without resistance?
    • Are they iterating efficiently, focusing on improvement rather than perfection?
  8. Collaboration and team dynamics

    • How well did they collaborate with teammates or leverage feedback?
    • Even as an individual contributor, did they engage others to solve problems?
    • Did they demonstrate openness to suggestions from the project manager or peers?
  9. Achievement of daily goals

    • Did the final deliverable align with the weekly goal and initial scope?
    • Did they effectively manage scope changes?
  10. General confidence

    Based on the sprint, what is the confidence level (0-10) that the person can handle similar projects independently?

Design Sprint Daily Checklist

Use the following 0-10 scale for each metric, where:

  • 0-3: Needs improvement
  • 4-6: Adequate but with gaps
  • 7-9: Strong performance
  • 10: Outstanding

Monday: Scope Definition & Initial Setup

  • Scope Definition: How well was the scope defined? (0-10)
  • Planning Visibility & Discoverability: Was the plan clear and accessible to others? (0-10)
  • Accessibility of Deliverables: Were deliverables shared and accessible (e.g., Figma, GitHub)? (0-10)
  • Clarity and Sharing of Daily Goals: Were goals for the day clearly defined and shared? (0-10)
  • Consistency of Updates: Were updates provided promptly? (0-10)

Tuesday: Focus on Progress & Communication

  • Accessibility of Deliverables: Are updated deliverables accessible? (0-10)
  • Clarity and Sharing of Daily Goals: Were today’s goals shared and actionable? (0-10)
  • Consistency of Updates: Were updates provided regularly? (0-10)
  • Problem-Solving & Resource Use: Did they ask for help and use resources when stuck? (0-10)
  • Collaboration & Feedback Engagement: Did they collaborate or incorporate feedback? (0-10)

Wednesday: Midweek Reflection & Iteration

  • Accessibility of Deliverables: Are deliverables up to date and easy to track? (0-10)
  • Clarity and Sharing of Daily Goals: Were goals for the day communicated? (0-10)
  • Consistency of Updates: Were updates shared consistently? (0-10)
  • Adaptability and Iteration: Did they adapt well to feedback or changes? (0-10)
  • Collaboration & Feedback Engagement: Did they work with others or engage meaningfully? (0-10)

Thursday: Problem-Solving & Final Adjustments

  • Accessibility of Deliverables: Are deliverables accessible and correct? (0-10)
  • Clarity and Sharing of Daily Goals: Were today’s goals communicated clearly? (0-10)
  • Consistency of Updates: Were updates shared regularly? (0-10)
  • Handling Stuck Points: Did they solve blockers or ask for help effectively? (0-10)
  • Adaptability and Iteration: Did they adjust plans based on feedback? (0-10)

Friday: Final Review & Deliverable Submission

  • Accessibility of Deliverables: Are all deliverables submitted and available? (0-10)
  • Clarity and Sharing of Daily Goals: Were today’s goals clearly stated? (0-10)
  • Consistency of Updates: Were updates shared without gaps? (0-10)
  • Collaboration & Feedback Engagement: Did they engage meaningfully with others? (0-10)
  • Achievement of Daily Goals: Were all goals for the day met? (0-10)

End-of-Week Wrap-Up: Overview Metrics

  • Scope Management: Did they stay within the defined scope? (0-10)
  • Overall Achievement of Weekly Goal: Was the final deliverable aligned with the weekly goal? (0-10)
  • Adaptability Across the Sprint: How well did they respond to feedback and changes? (0-10)
  • Collaboration and Team Dynamics: Did they consistently collaborate or seek help? (0-10)
  • General Confidence: How confident are they in doing similar work independently? (0-10)
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