| Strategic clarity | Defines target audience, positioning, and outcomes before tactics. | Lists tactics without a coherent strategic frame. |
| Experimentation rigor | Sets test hypotheses, guardrails, and decision thresholds. | Runs tests without clear success criteria or controls. |
| Performance storytelling | Links metrics to insight, then to action and expected impact. | Reports metrics without interpretation or next steps. |
| Cross-functional execution | Shows collaboration process and accountability across teams. | Describes work in isolation with unclear coordination. |