Overview
The AI Assistant is designed to support managers in preparing thoughtful, aligned, and development-focused feedback during coaching conversations.
By reviewing key information already available in a team member’s profile, the AI Assistant helps managers:
Reinforce strengths
Clarify performance
Connect feedback to responsibilities and KPIs
Align development to professional goals
Turn insights into actionable development steps
Important: The AI Assistant is meant to enhance your manager's perspective — not replace it.
Where to Find the AI Assistant
The AI Assistant is available within any active conversation for managers.
To access it:
Navigate to a conversation with a direct report
Locate the comments box
Click the “AI Assistant” button
How to Use the AI Assistant
Follow these steps for best results:
1. Write Your Perspective First
Start by drafting your perspective as you normally would.
This ensures the conversation reflects your authentic observations and intent.
2. Click the AI Assistant Button
Select the AI Assistant to generate suggestions based on the conversation context.
3. Add Context or a Prompt (Optional but Recommended)
You can guide the AI Assistant by adding a specific prompt or question.
Example prompts:
“Connect this feedback to their top responsibilities.”
“Where am I not clearly addressing KPI performance?”
“What strengths should I reinforce based on past conversations?”
“What 2–3 development actions should they focus on over the next 3–6 months?”
4. Review Suggested Insights
The AI Assistant may provide:
Key themes or patterns
Strengths to reinforce
Areas for improvement
Connections to goals or KPIs
Suggested development actions
5. Refine and Apply
Use the suggestions to:
Strengthen clarity
Improve alignment
Add coaching depth
Identify actionable next steps
You can incorporate all, some, or none of the suggestions.
What the AI Assistant Uses
The AI Assistant reviews information within the team member’s uMap profile, including:
Personal Insights
Professional Insights
Development Plan
Past Conversations
Peer Feedback
Current Conversation Content
This allows it to provide contextual and relevant suggestions.
Summary
The AI Assistant helps managers move from:
General feedback → Clear, aligned insights
Isolated comments → Connected conversations
Observations → Actionable development steps
It’s a tool to support stronger thinking, better conversations, and more effective managers.