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.
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 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
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Based on the provided role/department, generate a list of 5–10 relevant KPIs with definitions and measurement methods.
- Create a performance review template that includes sections for self-assessment, manager assessment, and goal progress, with space for comments.
- If remote evaluation is mentioned, include best practices for virtual reviews and suggest tools for conducting them.
- 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?