Porter Research ยท Updated 2026-07-07
Promotion evidence benchmark
Original Porter benchmark for evaluating promotion evidence quality across scope, outcomes, stakeholder visibility, and review readiness.
- Porter scores promotion evidence across 4 dimensions: outcome clarity, scope signal, stakeholder visibility, and narrative readiness.
- A strong quarterly promotion case should include at least 6 to 10 high-quality evidence records across 2 or more strategic initiatives.
- Evidence is incomplete when it names the work but omits the business result, decision influenced, or stakeholder who can verify impact.
What does Porter benchmark?
Porter benchmarks whether a professional has enough structured proof to make a credible advancement case. The benchmark looks for outcomes, scope expansion, stakeholder signal, and a coherent narrative across the review period.
What is the minimum useful evidence set?
The minimum useful evidence set is one current target role, two strategic initiatives, six to ten proof records, at least three stakeholder signals, and one written narrative that connects the work to next-level expectations.
How should the benchmark be used?
Use the benchmark monthly to identify missing proof before review season. If the record lacks outcomes, stakeholder visibility, or next-level scope, the next action should create evidence rather than merely add more tasks.