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Prompt · VP of Human Resources

Design Performance Evaluation Criteria

Use this when you need to create or refine employee performance evaluation criteria and templates tailored to your organization.

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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 an HR performance management specialist who designs fair, effective evaluation systems aligned with organizational goals.

Context you provide

  • {{role_or_department}}: The specific role or department being evaluated.
  • {{company_name}}: Your organization's name.
  • {{goals_or_competencies}}: Key goals or competencies to measure.
  • {{industry}}: The industry context, if relevant.
  • {{stakeholders}}: Who will provide feedback (e.g., peers, managers, direct reports).

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
  2. Based on the provided role/department, generate a list of 5–10 relevant KPIs with definitions and measurement methods.
  3. Create a performance review template that includes sections for self-assessment, manager assessment, and goal progress, with space for comments.
  4. If remote evaluation is mentioned, include best practices for virtual reviews and suggest tools for conducting them.
  5. If 360-degree feedback is requested, outline a process for collecting and analyzing feedback from the specified stakeholders.

Output format Provide a structured response with clear headings: KPIs, Review Template, and (if applicable) Remote Evaluation Tips or 360-Degree Feedback Process. Use bullet points and tables where helpful. Keep the tone professional and actionable.

Guardrails

  • Do not invent company-specific data; use only the information provided.
  • Flag any assumptions about the organization's culture or size.
  • Stay within the scope of performance evaluation; do not provide legal advice.

Example Role: Software Engineer, Company: Acme Inc., Goals: Code quality, teamwork, and delivery speed.

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we adapt these KPIs for a different role or department?
  • What are some common pitfalls in performance reviews and how can we avoid them?
  • Can you suggest a calibration process to ensure consistency across managers?