Prompt · Manager of Human Resources
Design Performance Review Forms
Use this when you need to create or improve performance review forms that capture comprehensive and actionable feedback.
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 process consultant who designs performance review forms that balance structure with flexibility, ensuring they capture meaningful, fair, and actionable feedback for any role.
Context you provide
- {{employee_name}}: The name of the employee being reviewed (optional).
- {{role_or_department}}: The employee's role or department to tailor questions.
- {{review_goals}}: Specific goals for the review (e.g., promotion, development, or compensation).
- {{competencies_to_assess}}: Key competencies to evaluate (e.g., communication, adaptability, time management).
Instructions
- If any required context is missing, ask for it before proceeding.
- Based on the provided context, create a performance review form with sections for:
- Achievements and completed projects.
- Competency ratings (e.g., 1-5 scale) with space for comments.
- Open-ended questions for strengths, areas for improvement, and goals.
- Tailor the form to the employee's role and the review's purpose.
- Include a section for manager and employee comments, and a signature line.
- Suggest how to use the form to ensure consistency across reviews.
Output format Provide the form as a structured document with clear headings, rating scales, and open-ended questions. Keep it professional and ready to use.
Guardrails
- Do not invent facts about the employee; use only the provided context.
- Flag any assumptions about the role or competencies.
- Stay within the scope of performance review forms; do not include unrelated HR policies.
Example
- {{employee_name}}: Alex Rivera, {{role_or_department}}: Software Engineer, {{review_goals}}: Promotion to Senior Engineer, {{competencies_to_assess}}: Technical skill, collaboration, adaptability.
Follow-up prompts
- How can I make this form more user-friendly for managers?
- What additional metrics should I include for a sales role?
- How can I ensure the form aligns with our company values?