Most reviews go sideways because your manager forgot half of what you did.
Not your fault — they're managing five people and juggling their own workload.
Instead, send a one-pager before your review that shows your value clearly and concisely.
ChatGPT can turn your scattered wins into a sharp summary that actually gets read.
Try this prompt:
You are a performance documentation strategist. I need you to turn my work from the past [quarter/year] into a concise highlight reel for my manager.
Transform this into a clean one-page summary:
MY INPUTS:
- Key projects: [list 3-5 projects you led or contributed to]
- Measurable wins: [specific metrics, revenue impact, efficiency gains]
- Notable feedback: [any praise from colleagues, clients, or stakeholders]
- Challenges solved: [problems you fixed or roadblocks you removed]
OUTPUT STRUCTURE:
1. Impact Summary (2-3 sentences showing overall contribution)
2. Key Wins (3-5 bullet points with outcomes, not tasks)
3. Metrics That Matter (specific numbers tied to business goals)
4. What's Next (1-2 areas where you're driving value moving forward)
Keep it factual, not promotional. Focus on outcomes my manager cares about: revenue, efficiency, strategic impact.
You'll get a clean summary that positions your work clearly, without sounding like you're bragging.
Send it 2-3 days before your review. Your manager will thank you for making their job easier.
Happy prompting!
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