I agree the processes are almost random. There’s really very little correlation between a rating and value produced.
I’m increasingly convinced the best systems are those that spend the least amount of everyone’s time. If they’re going to be dysfunctional, they might as well not waste precious time or prolong the agony.
It's often worse than random because it favors the political in-group mafia focused on climbing the ladder through any means necessary, instead of rewarding people doing good work or with actual leadership skills.
I’m increasingly convinced the best systems are those that spend the least amount of everyone’s time. If they’re going to be dysfunctional, they might as well not waste precious time or prolong the agony.