About nineboxmaker

Making professional talent management accessible to every manager.

Our Mission

nineboxmaker exists to democratize professional talent management tools. We believe that every manager—regardless of company size, industry, or budget—should have access to the same world-class frameworks used by Fortune 500 HR departments.

100% Free

No subscriptions, no premium tiers, no hidden costs. Talent management tools should be accessible to everyone.

Totally Private

No database, no login, no tracking. Your talent data never leaves your browser and isn't stored anywhere.

Automated Insights

Generates professional narratives and development recommendations instantly.

Who This Tool Is For

Managers & Team Leaders

Prepare for talent reviews, calibration sessions, and performance conversations with structured assessments and automated insights.

HR Professionals

Support managers with a simple, accessible tool that helps them think systematically about talent development and succession planning.

Small Business Owners

Access enterprise-grade talent management frameworks without the enterprise price tag or complexity.

Leadership Development Coaches

Help your clients develop structured approaches to evaluating and developing their teams.

How It Works

Our tool combines proven talent management frameworks with modern automation:

  1. 1.Add your team members and position them on the 9-box grid based on performance and potential
  2. 2.Provide context like tenure, recent promotions, key strengths, and development areas
  3. 3.Generate professional narrative summaries and actionable development recommendations
  4. 4.Copy assessments directly into performance reviews, calibration docs, or talent planning sessions

Privacy & Data

We take privacy seriously. Here's what you should know:

  • No database: We don't store any employee information, assessments, or personal data
  • No accounts required: No login, no email collection, no user tracking
  • Browser-only: All data exists only in your browser session and is lost when you close the tab
  • Secure processing: All processing happens in real-time without retaining your data

Ready to Get Started?

Create your first 9-box talent assessment in under 2 minutes.

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