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.
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 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
- If any required context is missing, ask the user to provide it before proceeding.
- Design a structured onboarding plan covering the first 30, 60, and 90 days.
- Include components such as orientation, training, mentorship, and check-ins.
- Tailor the plan to the new hire's background and the department's needs.
- 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?