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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.

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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 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

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask for them before starting.
  2. Analyze the review report to identify key achievements, concerns, and growth areas.
  3. Draft feedback that opens positively, addresses concerns constructively, and ends with actionable suggestions.
  4. Use specific examples from the report to make feedback concrete and credible.
  5. 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?