Text & chat prompt
Plan a performance improvement conversation
Plan a performance improvement conversation: a free, copy-paste prompt for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste the prompt and replace each [BRACKETED] field with your own details.
The prompt
I need to talk to [ROLE OR FIRST NAME] about a performance problem. The issue: [SPECIFIC BEHAVIOUR OR RESULT] Evidence: [EXAMPLES AND DATES] Impact: [IMPACT ON TEAM OR CUSTOMERS] Support I can offer: [SUPPORT] Give me an opening statement, questions to understand their side, how to agree on clear expectations and a timeline, and a short written summary I can send afterwards.
Pro tip: Rehearse your first two sentences aloud; the opening sets the tone for everything after.
How to use this prompt
- Open ChatGPT and start a new chat.
- Paste the prompt.
- Replace each [BRACKETED] field with your real details and paste in your own text where asked.
- Reply with follow-ups such as "make it shorter" or "make it sound more like me".
Prompt at a glance
- Category
- Text & chat
- Works with
- ChatGPT · Gemini · Claude
- Length
- 62 words
- Fields to fill in
- ROLE OR FIRST NAME, SPECIFIC BEHAVIOUR OR RESULT, EXAMPLES AND DATES, IMPACT ON TEAM OR CUSTOMERS, SUPPORT
- Last updated
Frequently asked questions
Which AI tools work with this prompt?
It is written for ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude. Paste it into your preferred tool and adjust the wording if the result is off.
What do I need to fill in?
Replace these fields before you send it: ROLE OR FIRST NAME, SPECIFIC BEHAVIOUR OR RESULT, EXAMPLES AND DATES, IMPACT ON TEAM OR CUSTOMERS, SUPPORT. Each field shows an example in the prompt.
Should I paste private information into the prompt?
Only what the task needs. Remove names, contact details and other sensitive data before pasting a resume or document into any AI tool.