LEARN MY VALUE

Value-Added Outputs

The most important tool in the Meaningful Competence® Toolkit is the Value Detector. Using that tool, you identify and capture your production of Value-Added Outputs. Your Value-Added Outputs show how you influenced your Relevant Business Results.

Your value is not about what you can do, it's based on how you impacted the organization and those you've worked with. Value-Added Outputs provide that story.

  • Value-Added Outputs are measurable things you produce—like events, services, or documents—that directly influence Relevant Business Results.

  • Unlike traditional evaluations, Value-Added Outputs provide objective, trackable proof of your contributions, helping you stand out in reviews, resumes, and everyday conversations.

  • By identifying and tracking these outputs, you gain control of your career, turning even “extra duties” into recognized, career-boosting achievements.

Why should you know your real value?

I'll give you a hint.

They change your world.

You're never just an employee any longer.

You're now known as an impact maker.

  • Traditional performance reviews and job titles often fail to reflect your real contributions, leaving your value hidden behind perceptions and assumptions.

  • Without measurable data, engagement and opportunities suffer, even for high performers who quietly deliver results.

  • The My Value App helps you document and share your real, data-backed value, making your contributions visible and empowering better career decisions.

There's a disconnect between the value you think you bring,

and the value you're rewarded for.

That's most likely why you're frustrated.

I call that situation "invisible value."

Invisible value is not good.

Let's make it visible value.

  • A Value-Added Output includes a countable noun, clarifying criteria, and a measurement period, creating a clear metric for how well you influence Relevant Business Results.

  • Your achievement is tracked as a percentage of successful events, making progress visible—even when perfection isn’t reached.

  • Mastering this skill helps you communicate your value with data, distinguish yourself from others, and grow through meaningful performance feedback.

What if you could influence

what was valued by your manager?

You can.

Learn how to write Value-Added Outputs,

and how to gain agreement of them.

  • The Value-Added Output noun is a countable product or outcome—larger than a task but smaller than a full strategy—that reflects your influence and contributions.

  • Strong nouns often come from job description headers, supported processes, project categories, or outputs created for internal/external customers.

  • The Value Detector tool helps you select and refine these nouns to clearly show how your work connects to meaningful business results.

The effectiveness of a solution

depends on the problem statement.

The effectiveness of a theory

depends on the hypothesis.

The effectiveness of a Value-Added Output

depends on finding the right noun.

  • Strong criteria for Value-Added Outputs must be clear, challenging, and aligned with what success actually looks like, not just task completion.

  • Good criteria act as leading indicators—when met repeatedly, they directly influence Relevant Business Results and differentiate excellence from mediocrity.

  • Once you and your manager agree on the noun and criteria, you’ve defined what value looks like—a critical step toward being truly valued at work.

Dear supervisor,

Here's how to frustrate an employee.

Tell the employee to do a good job,

but don't tell that employee what good looks like,

or give feedback on how many times the employee achieved good.

That troublesome employee will leave soon.

And so will all the employees you wished would stay.

  • The measurement period defines how often you evaluate whether your Value-Added Output met the criteria—ideally on a regular and reasonable schedule like daily, weekly, or by project milestone.

  • Choosing the right interval ensures consistency, fairness, and actionable feedback, helping both you and your manager make informed decisions.

  • Frequent measurement provides feedback and visibility, supporting growth, recognition, and career momentum.

We're ready for another attempt.

We've got a pretty good average,

but will always try to raise it.

The desire is not to put in a day's work,

day after day.

It's to achieve results and move metrics.

  • Use The My Value App to track both the number of Value-Added Output events and the percentage of times criteria are met, showing clear evidence of your impact.

  • Whether you work daily shifts or long projects, consistent tracking with stories and metrics builds a stream of objective proof of your contributions.

  • This process shifts you from being evaluated based on perception to being valued based on visible, measurable outcomes.

The discipline to achieve them and track your achievement of Value-Added Outputs differentiates you from the common employee.

With that discipline, you are the valued employee.

  • Supersizing means increasing the challenge and impact of your Value-Added Outputs by going beyond routine tasks to create measurable, strategic contributions.

  • You can elevate your value by learning from top performers, fulfilling unmet needs, spotting trends early, and helping others succeed.

  • These strategies, supported by tools like the Individual Mesh, help you build Meaningful Competence and stand out as a leader—not just a worker.

Here's something really awesome.

Once you focus on Value-Added Outputs, your eyes will open wider.

You'll begin to see how to add even more value.

While you watch this video, imagine the additional value you can bring.

And remember, when you add value to the organization,

​and you make that value visible,

you become more valuable.

LEARN MY VALUE

How To

The videos in this section will take you on a journey. That journey begins with first learning what value looks like and introduces you to the Meaningful Competence Toolkit.

After that introduction, you'll learn how to use each tool and The My Value App to identify, measure, create, and communicate your value.

Enjoy your value journey, a journey that really never ends, yet always brings joy and confidence with the right tools.