As design leaders, we can’t rely on gut instinct alone to understand our team’s capabilities. This post shares the UX Core Competency Matrix I built to map strengths, identify growth opportunities, and align skills with both business goals and user needs. Inside, you’ll find the eight core competencies every UX team should master, how to measure them with a clear 0–5 scale, and a free downloadable toolkit with definitions, a matrix chart, and a fillable rating grid you can start using today.