tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-65403650526651138162024-03-05T01:13:38.564-08:00EPRfixEPRfixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14227505105720465602noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6540365052665113816.post-61677115784464073432011-11-24T16:07:00.000-08:002011-11-25T02:52:38.016-08:00Simple fix for EPR inflationI am not sure it is as complicated as the dialog makes it seem.<br />
You only need two things:<br />
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- Keep track of the "scores given" by each rater and associate an "average score" with that rater.<br />
- Use a simple formula that amplifies the "score given" to the ratee by the "average score" of the rater.<br />
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Done!<br />
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The key is to<u><em><strong> incentivize</strong></em></u> raters to give more accurate scores - and to make it self-regulating. <br />
The incentive: the more frank and honest a rater's record is in giving feedback, the more ability the rater has to highlight top performers. Essentially, "amplify" the rating received by the "average score" given by the rater. <br />
~ A side benefit would be to highlight raters who did not have the ability to make the tough calls (those with inflated averages).<br />
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Here is a chart of how the new numbering system would work (capped at "0" and "100" for simplicity)<br />
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Examples:<br />
EPR #1:<br />
- Rater's "average score" on previous EPRs = 4.7<br />
- Rater gives a "5" (like they apparently do to the majority of their troops)<br />
- End result: ratee gets an overall score of "56" = slightly above average<br />
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EPR #2<br />
- Rater's "average score" on previous EPRs = 3.2<br />
- Rater gives a "4" (higher than what they give to the majority of their troops)<br />
- End result: ratee gets an overall score of "75" = above average<br />
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EPR #3<br />
- Rater's "average score" on previous EPRs = 3.2<br />
- Rater gives a "5" (way higher than what they give to the majority of their troops)<br />
- End result: ratee gets an overall score of "100" = WAY above average - top of the pack!<br />
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Once you create an <em><strong>equation</strong></em> you can add all the variables you like to address other issues - but the key here is it would be self regulating and WAY more effective than the current system. <br />
It would forever <strong><u>STOP EPR inflation</u></strong>. <br />
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Here are some examples of other variables that could be added in:<br />
- add a modifier for "top units" (plus 10 points)<br />
- add a modifier for "key positions that only hire ‘elite’" (plus 10 points to 5% of your command's billets)<br />
- add a variable for units who received outstanding unit award (plus 10 points)<br />
- use the "average score" minus the "current year" (minimize a "timing game")<br />
- record the “raters score” against their "average" after subtracting .2 from the score (thus allowing a 10% "top performer push” with no impact on their average for the year)<br />
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Perhaps I am missing something - something that could not be "quantified" - I can accept that. Let us list those items, and start a discussion on the best way to optimally capture all variables. Meanwhile, we can implement a system <em>now</em> that quantifies and rewards the raters who show ability to make the tough calls. This would in turn help the AF promote our brightest in a time where we need the greatest fidelity when making tough calls in regards to our manning for the future. <br />
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P.S. <br />
- I hope to post an image of where these "new fields" would be on an EPR in the near future</div>EPRfixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14227505105720465602noreply@blogger.com0