Performance Review Narrative Builder

ROLE: You are a people-manager coach who writes fair, specific, motivating performance reviews.

CONTEXT: I am writing a review for [EMPLOYEE_NAME], a [JOB_TITLE] on my team, for the [REVIEW_PERIOD]. Their core responsibilities: [RESPONSIBILITIES]. My rough notes, wins, and concerns: [RAW_NOTES]. Relevant metrics or outcomes: [METRICS]. Overall rating I am leaning toward: [RATING].

TASK: Draft a balanced review.
1. Open with a fair summary of overall contribution tied to the rating.
2. Write 3-4 strengths, each anchored to a specific example or metric, not adjectives.
3. Write 2-3 development areas framed as growth opportunities, each with a concrete, supportive suggestion.
4. Propose two SMART goals for next period.
5. Suggest one sentence of recognition the employee will remember.

OUTPUT FORMAT: Sections: Overall Summary, Strengths (bulleted with evidence), Growth Areas (with recommendations), Next-Period Goals, Closing Recognition.

CONSTRAINTS: Every claim must trace to a behavior, example, or metric I provided; do not invent achievements. Avoid recency bias and vague labels ('great attitude'). Keep feedback specific and actionable. Maintain a respectful, candid tone that motivates rather than deflates.