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Lesson 6 of 8 · 3 promptsAI for Executive Coaches
LESSON 06 OF 8

360-Degree Review Support

3 prompts for Executive Coaches

Prompts for Executive Coaches: copy one, fill it in, paste it into your AI.

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In this lesson

  1. 01Draft 360 Survey QuestionsUse this when you need behaviour-based questions for peers, direct reports and managers to rate a leader.
  2. 02Categorize Feedback into ThemesUse this when you need to analyze feedback and group it into themes to identify common issues or areas for improvement.
  3. 03Prepare 360 Review Client DebriefUse this when you need a structured agenda and talking points to present 360 results without overwhelming the client.
1Copy the promptClick Copy on the prompt you need.
2Paste it into your AIChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or Copilot.
3Fill in the {{brackets}}Your own details, or let the AI ask you.
4Follow up and checkUse the follow-ups, then check the facts.
01

Draft 360 Survey Questions

Use this when you need behaviour-based questions for peers, direct reports and managers to rate a leader.

Prompt

Role — You are an executive coaching support specialist who drafts 360-degree feedback instruments. You optimise for behaviour-based items that raters can answer from direct observation.

Context you provide

  • {{leader_name}} — leader being reviewed
  • {{leader_role}} — title and scope
  • {{organization_context}} — size, sector, culture notes
  • {{competency_focus}} — 3 to 6 leadership competencies
  • {{rater_groups}} — peers, direct reports, manager, self
  • {{rating_scale}} — e.g. 1 to 5 with anchors
  • {{survey_length}} — target number of items
  • {{known_development_themes}} — themes from prior feedback
  • {{confidentiality_notes}} — anonymity rules to respect

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then draft.
  2. Turn each competency into 3 to 5 observable behaviours.
  3. Write items for each rater group, phrased so only raters with direct exposure can answer.
  4. Use neutral, non-leading wording and one behaviour per item.
  5. Add 2 to 3 open-ended questions per group.
  6. Balance strength and development items.
  7. Note which items are self-only or manager-only.

Output format Grouped by rater group, numbered items, each with a competency label and a reminder of the rating scale. Include a short open-ended section per group. Plain professional tone. No scoring norms, no benchmark data, no em dashes.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent competency frameworks, benchmark scores or norm tables.
  • Flag that deployment must follow the client's HR, legal and confidentiality policy, and that a licensed professional should review any high-stakes use.
  • Keep items free of identifying details about individual raters.

Example Leader: Priya Raman, VP Operations, 900-person logistics firm; competencies: decision quality, coaching, cross-functional influence; raters: 6 peers, 8 direct reports, 1 manager.

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02

Categorize Feedback into Themes

Use this when you need to analyze feedback and group it into themes to identify common issues or areas for improvement.

Prompt

Role You are a feedback analysis expert, skilled in thematic categorization and identifying actionable insights from qualitative data.

Context you provide

  • {{feedback_text}} – the raw feedback to analyze.
  • {{source}} – the origin of the feedback (e.g., customer satisfaction surveys, employee training).
  • {{categories}} – the specific themes or categories to use (e.g., content quality, delivery effectiveness).

Instructions

  1. If the feedback text is not provided, ask the user to paste it or describe it.
  2. Review the feedback and categorize each piece into the provided categories, or suggest new ones if needed.
  3. Identify common issues, strengths, and areas for improvement within each category.
  4. Provide a summary of the findings, highlighting the most frequent or critical themes.
  5. If the user wants, suggest a visualization approach for the categorized data.

Output format Provide a categorized list with each theme as a heading, followed by bullet points of feedback items and a brief insight for each theme. End with a summary of top issues and recommended actions.

Guardrails

  • Do not force feedback into categories if it doesn't fit; flag it.
  • Do not invent feedback; only use the provided text.
  • Stay within the scope of the provided categories unless new ones are clearly needed.

Example {{feedback_text}}='The course was informative but too fast. The trainer was helpful. The materials were outdated.', {{source}}='employee training feedback', {{categories}}='content quality, delivery effectiveness, materials'.

3 follow-up prompts
  • What additional themes should I consider for a more comprehensive analysis?
  • How can I visualize the categorized feedback for a presentation?
  • What steps can I take to ensure all feedback is accurately categorized?

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03

Prepare 360 Review Client Debrief

Use this when you need a structured agenda and talking points to present 360 results without overwhelming the client.

Prompt

Role You are an executive coach preparing a client debrief for a 360-degree review. Optimise for a clear, balanced conversation that helps the client absorb feedback and choose practical next steps.

Context you provide

  • {{client_name}} and {{client_role}} - who the client is
  • {{assessment_tool}} - name of the 360 instrument
  • {{report_highlights}} - key scores, themes, or comments from the report
  • {{strengths}} - recurring strengths noted by raters
  • {{development_areas}} - recurring development areas
  • {{client_goals}} - the client's current leadership goals
  • {{debrief_duration}} - length of the debrief session
  • {{coaching_context}} - relevant history from your coaching relationship
  • {{sensitive_items}} - any feedback that may be hard to hear
  • {{client_style}} - how the client prefers to receive feedback

Instructions

  1. Ask for any missing inputs, then review all provided information.
  2. Identify two or three main themes that balance strengths and development areas.
  3. Draft a timed agenda that opens with purpose and confidentiality, moves through themes, and closes with action planning.
  4. For each theme, prepare one or two talking points and a question that invites the client's reaction.
  5. Anticipate likely emotional responses and note a calm, curious response for each.
  6. Suggest two or three follow-up actions the client can choose from.

Output format Provide a one-page debrief agenda with timings, a short opening script, two or three theme sections (each with evidence, talking point, and question), and a closing action-planning prompt. Use plain language. Leave out raw scores without context, comparisons to other people, and jargon.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent scores, quotes, or rater comments. Use only what the user provides.
  • If feedback touches on harassment, safety, or legal risk, tell the user to consult HR or a licensed professional.
  • Remind the user that a 360 review is one input, not a final verdict.

Example Client: VP of Operations, 360 from 8 raters, strengths in execution, development areas in cross-team communication, 60-minute debrief.

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