What problem does it solve?
It helps managers diagnose why someone is underperforming and gives a structured approach to writing and conducting performance reviews, deciding on a PIP, promotion case, or separation.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Performance diagnosis and root-cause framing: Uses a left-to-right diagnostic path (resources, training, desire, fit, ability) to prevent jumping to conclusions.
- Actionable manager process: Provides a clear progression from understanding the issue to addressing root causes, then confronting persistent behavior, and escalating decisions when needed.
- Review and conversation language: Supplies expectations management guidance, evidence/feedback capture, and scriptable wording for manager-to-employee discussions.
- Decision heuristics and guardrails: Includes practical tests (e.g., relief test) and timing guidance (e.g., not firing too late) to avoid indefinite deferral.
Quick Start
Use the performance-reviews skill when discussing performance issues by asking for a diagnosis plus a concrete next-step plan for the review conversation.
