Your Develop scores describe how much effort different work behaviors take you - not how good you are at your job.
How Develop scores work
The score tells you about effort, not ability or performance. Every attribute in your results has a score from 0 to 100 that compares you to other working professionals. A score of 65 means demonstrating that attribute typically takes you less effort than it takes 64% of people - it feels easier for you.
Scores fall into one of three ranges, shown by color throughout your results:
Range | What it means |
Easier for You (green) | This attribute comes naturally - lean on it deliberately; it's often untapped potential |
Moderate (blue) | Somewhere in the middle - takes some effort and intentionality |
Harder for You (purple) | Takes more deliberate effort - worth building strategies and support around |
A low score doesn't mean you're incapable or performing badly. It means that behavior asks more of you - and knowing that is exactly what makes development work. Likewise, a high score isn't a grade of perfection; it marks what comes naturally.
The three types of attributes
Your results cover three kinds of attributes:
Capability - how you learn, process information, and solve problems (Fluid Reasoning, Pattern Recognition, Quantitative Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning).
Behavior - how you naturally show up at work, from Diligence and Orderliness to Assertiveness, Teamwork, and Decision Making.
Interest - what kinds of work energize you rather than drain you: Applied, Investigative, Creative, Supportive, Enterprising, and Structured Interests.
Where you'll see your scores
Your home page highlights a handful of attributes with their effort ranges - the ones most critical for your role, plus your personal easier and harder standouts. To see every attribute with its numeric score, open the Index; for the full story behind each one, read your Results, where each attribute has its score, a definition, and guidance written for your range.
Use your scores for development
Your scores reflect natural tendencies, which tend to be fairly steady. Development focuses on what you do with them - the strategies, habits, and support that make your work easier and more effective.
Tip: Pick one or two attributes that matter most in your current role - not every "Harder for You" score. Ask: does this help or get in the way of my actual work?
A few ways to put your results to work:
Lean on "Easier for You" attributes deliberately - they're your most reliable tools, and often underused.
Build support around "Harder for You" attributes that your role demands - tools, routines, and habits close the gap that willpower doesn't.
Talk with your manager about what you learned and what support helps. You never need to justify a score - it describes your tendencies, not your performance.
Follow the recommended actions in your results - they're matched to your score range for each attribute.
FAQ
Is there a "good" score?
No. What helps depends on the attribute and your role - high Assertiveness helps a salesperson lead conversations and can overwhelm collaborative settings. The useful question isn't "is this good?" but "is this working for me in my role?"
Do low scores mean I'm failing?
No. A low score means that behavior takes more deliberate effort for you - nothing more. Many successful people do their jobs well by building smart strategies around their harder areas.
Will my scores change if I retake the assessment or work on myself?
They may shift somewhat, but natural tendencies tend to be fairly steady. Development isn't about moving the number; it's about getting better at working with your tendencies.
Why does my score feel wrong?
Consider whether you answered as you actually are (not as you'd like to be), and whether others see you the way you see yourself. If something still feels off, it's worth discussing with your manager - the gap itself is useful information.
Who can see my scores?
You, your account's owners and admins, your assigned manager, and anyone your results have been specifically shared with, including coaches. No one else can see your individual scores, and results can't be shared outside your account.