Delivery

At Level 1, delivery means completing scoped tasks with support. You’re learning how to manage time, break down work, and follow through on expectations. You may not yet see the whole project or understand how priorities are set—and that’s okay. You’re building the muscle of dependability, one commit at a time. This level is about becoming someone others can rely on when the path is clear.

Key Behaviors

  • Completes tasks when given clear scope and direction
  • Asks questions when stuck or uncertain
  • Stays engaged and follows through on assigned work
  • Seeks clarification about requirements or expectations
  • Builds awareness of team processes (e.g. sprints, tickets, PRs)

Common Struggles

  • Misses deadlines due to underestimating effort or overcommitting
  • Gets blocked but waits too long to raise a hand
  • Struggles to break down tasks or understand dependencies
  • Confuses "started work" with "delivering value"
  • Needs reminders to communicate status

Success Indicators

You know you're successful when you:

  • Deliver work on time when the scope is well defined
  • Communicate when you’re stuck or behind
  • Ask questions that lead to better execution
  • Begin learning how to estimate your time and pace

Mindset Shift

From:

"I do tasks that are assigned to me."

To:

"I take responsibility for delivering outcomes, not just activity."

Questions to Ask Yourself

  • What needs to happen for this to be truly "done"?
  • What’s blocking me, and who can help?
  • How do I keep others in the loop about my progress?

Build These Habits

  • 1
    Track your tasks and time to spot patterns
  • 2
    Share updates before people have to ask
  • 3
    Break down unclear work with your manager or tech lead
  • 4
    Reflect on how long things take vs. what you expected

Seek Feedback

  • "Am I finishing what I start?"
  • "Where do I tend to get stuck or go quiet?"
  • "What’s one thing I could do to improve follow-through?"

Signals You're Ready to Level Up

  • You close tickets reliably with clean handoff or documentation
  • Your teammates know they can count on you to deliver
  • You communicate status even when it's "no update yet"

Focus Summary

  • Be clear
  • Be consistent
  • Keep closing those loops

At Level 1, delivery is about dependability. No one expects you to be fast or flawless—just steady, communicative, and willing to learn.