The winter has been hard; a craftsman has not worked in this kind of job for years and is barely keeping his job. Which quadrant best describes his situation?

• A. Quadrant One: High Ability (Can Do) and High Attitude (Will Do)
• B. Quadrant Two: Low Ability (Can't Do) and High Attitude (Will Do)
• C. Quadrant Three: High Ability (Can Do) and Low Attitude (Won't Do)
• D. Quadrant Four: Low Ability (Can't Do) and Low Attitude (Won't Do)

Answer: (B)

When evaluating readiness to perform, we look at ability and willingness to work. This craftsman hasn’t worked in this kind of job for years, so his current ability to do the work is low. However, his attitude is still positive—he wants to keep his job and is open to learning. That combination fits the quadrant for low ability but high will.

In this situation, the best approach is coaching and hands-on training, with supervision and feedback to rebuild skills while supporting his motivation. The other profiles describe scenarios where either skill or motivation is missing in different ways: someone who is highly capable but not eager, someone who lacks both skill and drive, or someone who is capable and eager, which doesn’t match this case.