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COMPEL Glossary / evidence-based-scoring
Evidence-based scoring
A scoring rule requiring tangible evidence — documents, metrics, observed behaviour, artefacts — for any assigned readiness level.
What this means in practice
Eliminates self-report-only scoring that systematically biases readiness estimates upward.
Synonyms
evidence-grounded scoring , triangulated scoring
See also
- Multi-rater assessment — A readiness method that gathers data from at least four stakeholder vantage points — executive, manager, individual contributor, and customer-facing — before any dimension is scored.
- Readiness dimension — A single assessable domain — for example, data foundation, sponsor strength, or operating-model design — with a rubric, evidence requirements, and a five-level scoring scale.
- Leading indicator (of readiness) — A signal that predicts future readiness capability — such as hiring velocity, training-completion rate, data-quality trend, or sponsor-engagement cadence.