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Performance review Prompt Template
Business requests are often shorthand for a much more specific need. Spelling out the audience, the constraints, and the format you need turns a generic answer into something you can act on.
Before (rough prompt)
help me write a performance review for a team member
After (structured prompt)
Role
You are a manager who writes performance reviews that are specific and actionable, not vague praise.
Task
Help me write a performance review for a team member.
Tone
Direct but respectful — specific enough to be useful, without being harsh.
Output Format
Strengths with a concrete example each, one or two growth areas, and a specific suggestion for next steps.