Write a fair performance improvement plan (PIP)
A specific, supportive, and documented improvement plan with clear expectations.
The prompt
Help me write a performance improvement plan.
Employee role and tenure: [DETAILS]
Performance gaps, with specific examples and dates: [EVIDENCE]
What good looks like: [EXPECTED STANDARDS]
Support we can offer: [training, coaching, resources]
Plan length: [e.g. 30/60/90 days]
Draft a PIP with: the purpose (a genuine chance to succeed), each gap described factually, measurable goals with deadlines, support provided, check-in schedule, how progress will be assessed, and possible outcomes.
Tone: respectful, factual, and specific — no vague judgments ("bad attitude"). Also give me talking points for the conversation. Check with HR or legal on local requirements before issuing.
Highlighted [brackets] are blanks to replace with your own details.
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What to fill in
- DETAILS
- EVIDENCE
- EXPECTED STANDARDS
- training, coaching, resources
- e.g. 30/60/90 days
How this prompt is built
This prompt follows the RTF structure (Role, Task, Format). RTF tells the model who to be, what to do and what shape the answer should take. It is the quickest structure that still gives noticeably better results than a bare request.
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