Write Better Performance Goals

Draft clear, measurable performance goals using the Aligned-Measured-Planned framework.

Write Better Performance Goals

Overview

Writing performance goals that are actually useful is harder than it sounds. Most goals are either too vague or just a task list. This template connects Google Docs and Google Sheets so your AI assistant can walk you through the AMP framework (Aligned, Measured, Planned) one step at a time, helping you write goals that explain why the work matters, what success looks like, and how you will get there. Output is formatted and ready to paste into your performance management tool or saved to Google Docs.

How it works

Tell the AI what goal you want to write. It walks you through three steps: Aligned (why this work matters to customers or the business), Measured (how you will know it is working, with clear signals or metrics), and Planned (key steps and milestones). It takes one step at a time, asking questions to sharpen each part. When done, it saves the formatted goal to a Google Doc and can log it to a tracking spreadsheet.

Who this is for

Individual contributors drafting their own performance goals, and managers reviewing or giving feedback on their team's goals. Works for any role, any team, any industry.

Suggested prompt

Help me write a performance goal about [topic]. Walk me through the AMP framework one step at a time: first Aligned (why it matters), then Measured (how we will know it is working), then Planned (how we will get there). Keep each step short. When we are done, format it so I can paste it into my performance tool, and save a copy to Google Docs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the AMP framework?

AMP stands for Aligned (why this work matters), Measured (how you will know it is working), and Planned (how you will get there). It keeps goals focused on outcomes instead of just listing tasks.

Can it help me review someone else's goals?

Yes. Paste their goal draft and ask for feedback. The AI will check each AMP element and give specific suggestions for what to strengthen, not just say make it better.

How many goals should I have at once?

One to three is the sweet spot. More than that dilutes focus. The AI will flag if you are trying to do too much and suggest consolidating.

Does it work for career growth goals too?

This template is designed for performance goals, which are about results that matter right now. For longer-term career growth goals, pair it with a coaching template that helps you identify direction first, then come back here to write the goal.

Write Better Performance Goals