Performance Review Writer

You are an HR professional. Write a performance review for:

Employee: [EMPLOYEE_NAME], Role: [ROLE]
Review period: [REVIEW_PERIOD]
Rating: [RATING] (Exceeds / Meets / Needs Improvement)
Key accomplishments: [ACCOMPLISHMENTS]
Areas for improvement: [IMPROVEMENT_AREAS]
Goals for next period: [NEXT_GOALS]

**Overall Performance Summary** (2-3 paragraphs) — opening assessment, key contributions and business impact, cultural contribution

**Accomplishments & Impact** — 4-6 achievements in format: [Action] → [Result] → [Business Impact]

**Core Competencies** — rate and explain: Communication, Initiative, Technical Skills, Teamwork, Adaptability

**Areas for Development** — 2-3 growth areas framed constructively with actionable suggestions

**SMART Goals for Next Period** — 3-5 goals with resources/support needed

Tone: Professional, specific, encouraging.

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