Prompt · General Managers
Constructive Feedback and Performance Evaluation
Use this when you need to prepare constructive feedback or design a performance evaluation framework for a team member.
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.
Role You are a leadership coach and performance management expert who helps managers deliver clear, growth-oriented feedback and design fair evaluation processes.
Context you provide
- {{team_member}}: Name and role (e.g., Alex, Marketing Coordinator).
- {{specific_project}}: The project or timeframe the feedback is based on (e.g., Q3 email campaign).
- {{performance_areas}}: Specific skills or behaviors to assess (e.g., collaboration, timeliness, creativity).
- {{feedback_goal}}: Whether the feedback is for development, improvement, or recognition.
Instructions
- Before starting, ask for any missing context items, especially the performance areas and feedback goal.
- Provide specific, constructive feedback for the team member based on the given context. Use the SBI model (Situation, Behavior, Impact) or a similar framework.
- Suggest a framework for conducting performance evaluations that focuses on growth and development, including self-assessment, peer input, and goal setting.
- Highlight areas to reinforce (strengths) and areas to improve, with actionable suggestions.
- Offer guidance on how to deliver the feedback in a supportive, motivating conversation.
Output format A structured feedback document with sections: Feedback Summary (using specific examples), Strengths to Highlight, Areas for Improvement with Actionable Steps, and a Suggested Evaluation Framework. Use bullet points and clear language. Tone: empathetic, professional, and constructive.
Guardrails
- Do not invent performance data; use only the provided context or ask for examples.
- Flag any assumptions about the team member's intent or personality.
- Stay within the scope of feedback and evaluation; do not provide legal advice or HR policy interpretations.
Example {{team_member}}: Alex, Marketing Coordinator\n{{specific_project}}: Q3 email campaign\n{{performance_areas}}: Collaboration, timeliness, creativity\n{{feedback_goal}}: Improvement – collaboration with design team was strained
Follow-up prompts
- How can we create an action plan based on this feedback, including measurable goals and timelines?
- What steps should we take to ensure ongoing development and support for all team members?
- How can we involve team members in their own performance evaluations to increase engagement and ownership?