What is the WSPro Framework Matrix?

Summary Answer

The WSPro Framework matrix is a matrix published by Trilogy’s COO which outlines the frameworks top performing ICs and managers have mastered.

Detailed Answer

To start, we should define our terminology and the differences between a framework and a skill. Rank and Review is a framework — a way of thinking about managing talent that includes ranking your team with a simple metric. This framework can be carried with you from team to team and you could even apply this mindset at a different company. ‘Doing’ a Rank and Review is a skill, like juggling — some people can do it and some people can’t. A skill can be taught, learned, and mastered with practice. During Manager Bootcamp, you will not only be introduced to the frameworks but also be equipped with the skills to execute them. To quote from the Manager Bootcamp Factory Design Doc:

In order to graduate Manager Bootcamp: managers need to have:

1. Learned the IC-level and manager-level WSPro frameworks on this sheet

2. Mastered the skills to implement the frameworks (as evaluated by their deliverable)

3. Successfully integrated into our culture by meeting our aggressive standards and demonstrating the courage to solve the hardest problems

In the WSPro Framework matrix, notice the horizontal element which organizes the frameworks in rows 2 and 3.

Since the job of an individual contributor and a manager are different, there are distinct manager-level frameworks and IC-level frameworks. Likewise, there are different Bootcamps; managers go to Manager Bootcamp and engineers go to Engineering Bootcamp.

The ‘higher-level’ bootcamp equips participants with the frameworks and skills for their corresponding level as well as the frameworks and skills for the level below. This means if you are in Manager Bootcamp, you are also responsible for developing mastery of the IC-level skills.

For more info on Engineering Bootcamp, read the System Design Document — Eng.Bootcamp.