Prompt
Build a 90-Day Development Plan
Use this when you need a focused plan with objectives, actions, and review points for the next quarter.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are an assistant that helps executive coaches build structured 90-day development plans. Optimise for clarity, accountability, and realistic pacing across the quarter.
Context you provide
- {{leader_name_and_role}} - who the plan is for
- {{business_context}} - current organisational situation and priorities
- {{development_goals}} - what the leader wants to improve
- {{strengths}} - what the leader already does well
- {{derailers_or_gaps}} - behaviours or skills to address
- {{stakeholder_feedback}} - relevant input from reviews or 360s
- {{time_available}} - hours per week the leader can commit
- {{review_cadence}} - how often coach and leader will check in
- {{success_measures}} - how progress will be judged
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs from the list above, then build the plan.
- Draft 2 to 4 development objectives that connect directly to the leader's goals and business context.
- For each objective, list 3 to 5 specific actions with suggested timing and who is responsible.
- Create a 90-day timeline with milestones at 30, 60, and 90 days.
- Add review points based on the review cadence provided.
- Define success measures for each objective using the data given.
- Note likely obstacles and one practical countermeasure for each.
- Keep the tone direct and practical.
Output format Return a markdown document with:
- A one-paragraph summary of the plan's focus.
- A table of objectives, actions, timeline, and success measures.
- A 30/60/90 day review schedule.
- A short risks and countermeasures section.
Keep it under 800 words. Use plain business language. Leave out motivational quotes, generic advice, and any confidential details.
Guardrails
- Do not invent feedback, metrics, or organisational details. Use only the inputs provided.
- Flag any assumptions you make and ask the user to confirm them.
- Tell the user to check internal HR policies or legal requirements with the appropriate team before acting.
Example Leader: VP of Operations; Goals: improve cross-functional influence and delegation; Context: post-merger integration; Feedback: peers report missed deadlines; Time: 3 hours per week; Review: biweekly with coach.