Get It, Want It, Can Do It

“Get it,” “want it,” and “Capacity to do it” are Traction concepts used to evaluate worker performance in any given role.

"Get it.” To “get it” means someone possesses a sufficiently deep understanding of their role and what it requires, intuitively grasps what is expected from someone in their role, and has a good feel for all the ins and outs of their role.

“Want it.” To “want it” means means someone is deeply engaged with their role. Even someone who is really good at their job will struggle if they aren’t committed to their specific role and the responsibilities that come with it. This doesn’t mean someone can’t imagine doing something else. But it does mean they are deeply engaged with the role they have at this time. Being deeply engaged with their role means they are bringing the best of what they have to offer, striving to win, striving to improve, putting their heart into their work each day. If taking accountability for a role causes someone to become bored, burned out, dejected, discouraged, miserable, apathetic, or unfulfilled probably doesn't have enough "want it" to succeed in the role. 

“Capacity to do it.” Sometimes “capacity to do it” is expressed as “can do it” but this component of performance is about more than just raw ability. "Capacity to do it" can include factors such as knowledge, experience, education, training, time, energy, physical, emotional, intellectual, self awareness, interpersonal skills, and more.