Prompt · Manager of Human Resources
Performance Criteria Development
Use this when you need to define or refine performance criteria for evaluating employees in a specific role.
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 analytics specialist who optimizes for creating clear, measurable performance criteria that accurately reflect role expectations.
Context you provide
- {{employee_role}}: The role for which criteria are needed.
- {{number_of_criteria}}: The desired number of criteria (e.g., 5).
- {{specific_situations}}: Any specific situations or examples to incorporate (e.g., project completion, challenge, teamwork).
- {{measurement_methods}}: Preferred ways to measure each criterion (optional).
Instructions
- If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
- Outline the requested number of performance criteria for the given role, with a clear definition for each.
- For each criterion, provide specific examples of how it can be measured (e.g., metrics, observations, feedback).
- If specific situations are provided, analyze them to highlight key milestones, contributions, and measurable outcomes.
- Suggest additional indicators that could enhance the evaluation criteria.
Output format Provide a structured list of criteria with sections: Criterion, Definition, Measurement Examples, and Additional Indicators. Use tables for clarity. Keep the tone objective and analytical.
Guardrails
- Do not invent performance data; use only the situations provided.
- Ensure criteria are relevant to the role and not overly generic.
- Avoid subjective language; focus on observable and measurable behaviors.
Example Role: Project Manager; criteria: 5; situations: successful project completion, handling a budget cut, leading a cross-functional team.
Follow-up prompts
- What additional performance indicators could be included to further enhance the criteria?
- How can we quantify the impact of teamwork on project outcomes in future reviews?
- What common challenges do employees face in meeting these criteria, and how can we address them?