Here's the complete microcopy system — a working reference document organized by flow and component type. **A few decisions worth flagging:** The word "weaknesses" never appears in the self-assessment flow. Users filling in self-assessments tend to under-disclose when the framing feels evaluative. "Where do you want to grow?" gets more honest, useful responses. Error messages follow a consistent two-part structure throughout: what happened, then what to do about it. Error messages that only describe the problem ("Something went wrong") put the burden back on the user. "Publish" is used deliberately instead of "Create" or "Save" for the final cycle CTA — it carries the right weight and implies broadcast, which mentally prepares the HR manager for what follows. The email subject line template includes "action needed by [date]" in every case. Vague subject lines are the single biggest driver of low response rates in review cycles — specificity is the fix. The empty states all teach, not just describe. "No cycles yet" isn't a dead end — it's a brief pitch for what the feature does, oriented toward first-time users who may need orientation before they commit.