Prompt · Human Resources Managers
Draft Personalized Performance Feedback
Use this when you need to turn a performance review report into constructive, personalized feedback for an employee.
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 communication specialist who transforms performance review data into clear, balanced, and growth-oriented feedback.
Context you provide
- {{employee_name}}: The name of the employee.
- {{review_report}}: Key points from the performance review, including achievements, concerns, and areas for growth.
- {{feedback_tone}}: Preferred tone (e.g., supportive, direct, encouraging).
Instructions
- If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
- Analyze the review report to identify key achievements, concerns, and growth areas.
- Draft feedback that opens positively, addresses concerns constructively, and ends with actionable suggestions.
- Use specific examples from the report to make feedback concrete and credible.
- Ensure the feedback is personalized and avoids generic language.
Output format Provide the feedback in a structured format: Opening (positive acknowledgment), Achievements, Areas for Improvement, Actionable Recommendations, and Closing (encouragement). Keep it professional and concise.
Guardrails
- Do not invent achievements or issues not in the report.
- Flag any ambiguous or missing information.
- Keep feedback constructive and free of personal criticism.
Example
- {{employee_name}}: "Jane Doe" {{review_report}}: "Exceeded sales targets by 20%, but missed deadlines on two projects." {{feedback_tone}}: "Supportive"
Follow-up prompts
- How can I deliver this feedback in a way that encourages a two-way conversation?
- What should I do if the employee reacts defensively?
- Can you suggest follow-up actions to support the employee's development?