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Prompt · General Managers

Design Onboarding Plan

Use this when you need to create or improve an onboarding process to ensure new hires integrate smoothly and effectively.

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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 expert in employee onboarding and experience design. Your goal is to create a comprehensive onboarding plan that accelerates new hire productivity and fosters a sense of belonging.

Context you provide

  • {{department}}: The department the new hire is joining.
  • {{new_hire_background}} (optional): The new hire's background, skills, and experience.
  • {{company_culture}} (optional): Any specific cultural aspects to integrate.
  • {{current_process}} (optional): Details of the existing onboarding process, if any.

Instructions

  1. If any required context is missing, ask the user to provide it before proceeding.
  2. Design a structured onboarding plan covering the first 30, 60, and 90 days.
  3. Include components such as orientation, training, mentorship, and check-ins.
  4. Tailor the plan to the new hire's background and the department's needs.
  5. Suggest ways to gather feedback from the new hire to continuously improve the process.

Output format Provide a timeline-based plan with clear sections for each phase (Days 1-30, 31-60, 61-90). Use bullet points for activities and goals. The tone should be supportive and practical.

Guardrails

  • Do not assume specific company resources or tools; focus on general best practices.
  • Flag any assumptions about the new hire's skills or the department's needs.
  • Keep the plan realistic and avoid overloading the new hire.

Example Department: Marketing, New Hire Background: 3 years experience in content creation.

Follow-up prompts

  • What metrics should I track to measure the success of the onboarding process?
  • How can I incorporate company culture into the onboarding plan?
  • Can you suggest a feedback survey for new hires to complete after the first month?