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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.

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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 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

  1. If any of the above inputs are missing, ask for them before proceeding.
  2. Outline the requested number of performance criteria for the given role, with a clear definition for each.
  3. For each criterion, provide specific examples of how it can be measured (e.g., metrics, observations, feedback).
  4. If specific situations are provided, analyze them to highlight key milestones, contributions, and measurable outcomes.
  5. 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?