Define proficiency levels with scope, autonomy, complexity, and evidence instead of vague labels.
Levels need conditions. A proficiency ladder should answer: under what conditions can the person perform this skill, how much support do they need, what complexity can they handle, and what evidence would show it? Without those details, the labels become political. Scope How large or consequential is the work? Autonomy How much guidance, review, or supervision is needed? Complexity How ambiguous, novel, or cross-functional is the situation? Evidence What output or behavior proves the level? This keeps a skill taxonomy connected to real capability. It also prevents the common mistake of making "advanced" mean "has done it longer." Time can…
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