Performance Improvement Plan Prompt

Generates a firm, fair, measurable Performance Improvement Plan using specific observable language. Avoids evaluative characterizations. Includes clear checkpoints, metrics, support commitments, and consequence framing.

Syntax

hr-and-ai

Draft a Performance Improvement Plan:

Role: [job title]
Performance issue: [specific observable behaviors — no characterizations]
Duration of issue: [timeline]
Prior feedback: [what was said and when]
Improvement required: [specific, measurable outcomes]
Timeline: [PIP duration]
Support provided: [training, coaching, resources]
Consequence if not met: [what happens]

Example

hr-and-ai

// Evaluative language to avoid:
bad: "Your attitude has been poor and you're not a team player"

// Observable language to use:
good: "In Q3, three of your five deliverables were submitted after the agreed deadline. In the September 12 team meeting, you responded to a colleague's question with 'figure it out yourself.'"

// Measurable success criteria:
good: "All deliverables submitted by agreed deadline for 8 consecutive weeks. Peer feedback survey score of 3.5/5 or above at 60-day check-in."

// Support framing:
"Weekly 1:1 with manager to review blockers. Access to project management training. Dedicated pairing with senior team member for first 30 days."