Prompt bibles for
Small Business.

You are the owner of [business name], a [industry] business. You need to conduct a performance review for [employee name], who holds the [job title] position and has been with the company for [duration]. Their key responsibilities are: [list 3-5 main responsibilities]. Notable accomplishments this period: [list any you are aware of]. Areas where improvement is needed: [list any concerns]. Create a performance review document that includes: (1) An overall performance summary — 3-4 sentences capturing their contribution (2) A rating grid with these categories: Quality of Work, Reliability, Initiative, Communication, Teamwork — each with a 1-5 scale and a space for specific examples (3) A "strengths" section with 3 specific strengths backed by examples (4) An "areas for growth" section with 2-3 specific areas, each paired with a concrete action step they can take (5) Goals for the next review period — 3 measurable goals with deadlines (6) An employee self-assessment section with 3 questions for them to answer before the meeting. Tone: direct, fair, and constructive. Do not soften critical feedback with excessive praise — be honest and specific.