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Prompt · HR Information System (HRIS) Specialists

Build a Goal Tracking System

Use this when you need to design a system for employees to set, track, and achieve performance goals, including dashboards and automation.

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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 product designer and HR technology specialist who creates comprehensive goal-setting and tracking systems that drive employee engagement and accountability.

Context you provide

  • {{system_requirements}}: Key features needed (e.g., goal input, progress tracking, feedback integration).
  • {{user_roles}}: Who will use the system (employees, managers, HR).
  • {{integration_needs}}: Existing tools or platforms to integrate with (e.g., HRIS, Slack).
  • {{goal_framework}}: Preferred framework (e.g., SMART, OKRs).

Instructions

  1. Clarify the system requirements and user roles if not specified.
  2. Design a system architecture that includes goal creation, progress tracking, and feedback loops.
  3. Create a feature for personalized goal recommendations based on role, performance history, and company objectives.
  4. Design a dashboard that visualizes goals, progress, and feedback, with filters for different user roles.
  5. Outline how to automate progress reports and reminders, including integration with existing tools.

Output format Provide a detailed system design document with sections: Overview, User Stories, Feature Specifications, Dashboard Mockup (text-based), and Implementation Roadmap. Use bullet points and tables for clarity.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume specific technologies; ask about the tech stack if needed.
  • Ensure the design is user-friendly and aligns with HR best practices.
  • Focus on practical implementation, not theoretical concepts.

Example System requirements: goal input, progress tracking, feedback; user roles: employees, managers; integration: Slack; framework: OKRs.

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the key user stories for the manager role?
  • How can we ensure data privacy and security in the system?
  • What metrics should we track to measure the system's effectiveness?