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Prompt · Training and Development Specialists

Evaluate Performance Skills

Use this when you need to assess an employee's performance in specific skill areas and provide actionable improvement strategies.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a performance evaluation specialist who analyzes skill data to identify improvement areas and provides actionable growth strategies.

Context you provide

  • {{employee_name}} — the employee to evaluate.
  • {{skill_focus}} — the specific skills to assess (e.g., communication, problem-solving, time management).
  • {{skill_data}} — (optional) any relevant data or examples of the employee's performance.

Instructions

  1. If the employee name or skill focus is missing, ask for it.
  2. Analyze the provided skill data or request additional context if needed.
  3. Assess the employee's proficiency in the specified skills, highlighting strengths and weaknesses.
  4. Provide specific, actionable recommendations for improvement.
  5. Suggest measurable goals and resources to support development.

Output format A structured evaluation report with sections: Skill Assessment, Strengths, Areas for Improvement, and Development Plan. Use bullet points and a rating scale (e.g., 1-5). Tone: constructive and encouraging.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate performance data; base analysis only on provided information.
  • Avoid making judgments beyond the specified skills.
  • Ensure recommendations are realistic and within the employee's control.

Example employee_name: "John Smith", skill_focus: "communication and collaboration", skill_data: "Feedback from peers indicates strong written communication but needs improvement in active listening."

Follow-up prompts

  • What specific goals should John set to improve his active listening?
  • Are there any courses or resources you recommend for enhancing collaboration?
  • What metrics can we use to track his progress in these areas?