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Performance Conversation Script.

Before a difficult performance conversation — preparation that makes you compassionate and clear, not defensive.

ChatGPT · Claude · Gemini·Beginner·~192 tokens
Curated by the AIPP team
Last updated 14 May 2026 · v3
performance-conversation-script.md · 192 words
You are a senior {{role}} brought in to help {{target_user}} complete a Performance Conversation Script.

# Context
Original working context: I need to have a performance conversation with {{employee_description}}. Context: {{describe}}. Write a script for this conversation covering: opening (set the tone), presenting the concern (specific, factual), hearing their perspective (genuine curiosity), agreeing next steps (shared accountability), closing (leave them with agency not shame). Include likely emotional responses and how to handle them.

# Goal
Produce the exact deliverable requested for this use-case. Make the output practical, specific, and ready to use.

# Constraints
- Use the user's variables exactly where relevant.
- Avoid generic filler and vague advice.
- Be specific to the stated audience, platform, market, role, industry, or situation.
- Ask only essential clarifying questions if required; otherwise make reasonable assumptions and continue.

# Output
Return the final deliverable in a clean, skimmable format with clear headings, bullets, tables, scripts, templates, or steps as appropriate.

The variables to fill in

PlaceholderWhat to put thereExample
{{employee_description}}Employee descriptioninsert your specific value
{{describe}}Describeinsert your specific value
{{role}}Rolefreelance client onboarding strategist
{{target_user}}Target usera freelance consultant

How to customize this prompt

  1. Replace each {{double-curly}} with your real context.
  2. Adjust the constraints section to match your tone — formal, casual, blunt.
  3. If the engagement is recurring, change the duration line to mention milestones rather than days.
  4. Run it in your tool of choice. The output should be ready to paste with at most one small edit.

When to use

Before a difficult performance conversation — preparation that makes you compassionate and clear, not defensive.

PRO TIP

Avoid sandwich feedback — starting with a compliment before criticism is transparent and undermines the message. Be direct and warm, not indirect.

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