The Prompt Starter Pack

Summarise the following meeting notes into a structured brief with: key decisions made, action items (with owners and deadlines), and any unresolved questions. Keep the tone professional and concise. [Paste meeting notes here]

Draft a professional reply to the email below. Match the sender's tone but keep the response concise. Address every question raised. If any point needs clarification, flag it politely. [Paste email here]

Create an outline for a business proposal for [describe project/service]. Include: executive summary, problem statement, proposed solution, deliverables and timeline, pricing structure, and next steps. Target audience: [describe decision-maker].

Write a concise weekly status update for [project name]. Structure it as: Completed this week, In progress, Blocked/At risk, Planned for next week. Use bullet points. Keep it under 200 words.

Prepare a client brief for [project/engagement]. Cover: background and context, objectives, scope of work, key stakeholders, success metrics, and timeline. Write it so someone joining the project mid-way can get up to speed in five minutes.

Draft a thoughtful response to the following feedback. Acknowledge the points raised, explain what actions we will take, provide a realistic timeline for changes, and maintain a collaborative tone. [Paste feedback here]

Create a slide-by-slide outline for a [length]-minute presentation on [topic]. For each slide, provide: a headline, 2-3 bullet points, and a suggested visual. Open with a hook, build a clear narrative arc, and close with a strong call to action.

Write a stakeholder update email for [project/initiative]. Include: a one-sentence executive summary, progress against milestones (use a RAG status), key risks and mitigations, upcoming decisions that need input, and the next check-in date.

Conduct a competitor analysis of [competitor name] compared to our company. Cover: product/service comparison, pricing, market positioning, strengths and weaknesses, recent strategic moves, and potential threats. Present findings in a table where possible.

Summarise the key findings from the following market research data. Identify: market size and growth trends, customer segments, unmet needs, competitive landscape overview, and 3 actionable insights for our team. [Paste data or notes here]

Analyse the following dataset and provide: a plain-English summary of what the numbers show, the top 3 trends or patterns, any anomalies or outliers worth investigating, and 2-3 recommended next steps based on the data. [Paste data here]

Perform a SWOT analysis for [company/product/initiative]. For each quadrant (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats), list 4-5 specific points. Then add a section called "So What?" with 3 strategic implications drawn from the analysis.

Analyse the following customer feedback and categorise it into themes. For each theme: name it, state how many mentions it received, provide a representative quote, and rate its severity (High/Medium/Low). End with the top 3 priorities. [Paste feedback here]

Review the following financial data and identify: revenue trends over the period, margin changes and what is driving them, notable cost fluctuations, cash flow patterns, and a brief outlook. Use clear language a non-finance stakeholder can understand. [Paste financial data here]

Create a risk assessment for [project/decision]. For each risk: describe it, rate its likelihood (1-5) and impact (1-5), calculate a risk score, propose a mitigation strategy, and assign an owner. Present as a table and highlight the top 3 risks.

Analyse the following performance data for [team/individual/product]. Identify: areas exceeding targets, areas underperforming, root causes where possible, quarter-over-quarter trends, and 3 specific recommendations for improvement. [Paste performance data here]

Draft a business case for [initiative]. Include: problem statement, proposed solution, expected benefits (quantified where possible), estimated costs, risks and mitigations, implementation timeline, and success metrics. Write for a senior leadership audience.

Create a 12-month product/project roadmap for [initiative]. Organise into quarters. For each quarter, list: key milestones, dependencies, resource requirements, and success criteria. Flag any assumptions that need validation.

Draft OKRs for [team/department] for [time period]. Create 3 Objectives that are ambitious but achievable. Under each Objective, write 3-4 measurable Key Results with specific targets. Ensure they align with the company goal of [state goal].

Help me think through the decision of [describe decision]. Create a structured framework that includes: the options available, evaluation criteria (weighted by importance), a pros/cons analysis for each option, and a clear recommendation with reasoning.

Take the following list of initiatives and prioritise them using an Impact vs. Effort matrix. Place each item in one of four quadrants: Quick Wins, Major Projects, Fill-Ins, or Deprioritise. Explain the reasoning for each placement. [List initiatives here]

Identify and evaluate growth opportunities for [company/product] in [market/segment]. For each opportunity: describe it, estimate market size, assess our right to win, outline what it would take to pursue it, and rate it on attractiveness (1-10).

Evaluate a potential partnership with [company name]. Cover: strategic alignment, complementary capabilities, cultural fit, financial implications, risks and dependencies, proposed deal structure, and a go/no-go recommendation with clear criteria.

Develop a pricing strategy for [product/service]. Consider: target customer segments, competitor pricing, value-based pricing rationale, pricing tiers or models, potential objections, and recommended launch pricing with a plan for iteration.

Create a detailed blog post outline on [topic] targeting [audience]. Include: a working headline (and 2 alternatives), an engaging opening hook, 5-7 subheadings with 2-3 bullet points each, a conclusion with a CTA, and 3 SEO keywords to target. Aim for a [word count]-word final piece.

Create a 2-week social media content calendar for [brand/product] on [platforms]. For each post: provide the date, platform, content type (text/image/video), the copy, relevant hashtags, and a CTA. Mix educational, promotional, and engagement content at a 4:1:1 ratio.

Generate 10 tagline options for a campaign promoting [product/service/initiative]. The tone should be [describe tone]. Target audience: [describe]. Each tagline should be under 8 words. After the list, recommend your top 3 with reasoning for each.

Write a case study about [client/project]. Structure it as: Challenge (what the client was facing), Solution (what we did and why), Results (quantified outcomes), and a client quote placeholder. Keep it to one page. Write in third person, professional tone.

Draft a newsletter edition for [brand] on the theme of [topic]. Include: a compelling subject line (and 2 A/B variants), an opening paragraph, 3 content sections with headers, a featured resource or tip, and a sign-off with CTA. Tone: [describe tone]. Target length: 400 words.

Write a script outline for a [length]-minute video about [topic]. Include: a hook for the first 5 seconds, key talking points with timestamps, suggested b-roll or visual cues, a strong closing with CTA, and a one-line description for the video caption.

Define brand voice guidelines for [brand]. Cover: brand personality (3-5 adjectives), tone spectrum (when to be formal vs. casual), vocabulary preferences (words to use and avoid), grammar and style rules, and 3 before/after examples showing the voice applied to real copy.

Take the following long-form content and repurpose it into: 3 LinkedIn posts, 5 tweet-length snippets, 1 email newsletter blurb, 2 Instagram carousel slide outlines, and 1 short-form video script (60 seconds). Maintain the core message throughout. [Paste content here]

Document the following process step by step: [describe process]. Include: process name, owner, trigger (what starts it), each step with responsible party, tools used, decision points, expected outputs, and exception handling. Write clearly enough for a new hire to follow.

Create a standard operating procedure (SOP) for [task/process]. Include: purpose and scope, roles and responsibilities, required tools and access, step-by-step instructions (numbered), quality checkpoints, troubleshooting common issues, and revision history placeholder.

Create a comprehensive onboarding checklist for a new [role] joining [department]. Organise by timeline: Pre-arrival, Day 1, Week 1, First 30 days, First 90 days. Include: admin tasks, tool setup, key meetings to schedule, training modules, and 30/60/90-day goals.

Create a vendor comparison matrix for [product/service category]. Evaluate [vendor 1], [vendor 2], and [vendor 3] across: features, pricing, integration capabilities, support quality, scalability, contract terms, and user reviews. Summarise with a recommendation.

Create a structured meeting agenda for [meeting type/purpose]. Include: meeting objective (one sentence), attendees and their roles, timed agenda items (allocate [X] minutes total), discussion questions for each item, decision items, and a parking lot section for off-topic items.

Write a project brief for [project name]. Include: project overview (2-3 sentences), business objective, scope (in-scope and out-of-scope), key deliverables, timeline and milestones, team and roles, budget estimate, risks, and approval signatures needed.

Develop a change management plan for [describe the change]. Cover: current state vs. future state, stakeholder impact analysis, communication plan (who, what, when), training requirements, resistance management strategies, success metrics, and a rollback plan.

Create a training material outline for teaching [topic] to [audience]. Include: learning objectives, prerequisites, module breakdown (with time estimates), hands-on exercises for each module, assessment questions, and resource links. Total training duration: [X hours].

Identify automation opportunities in the following workflow. For each opportunity: describe the current manual step, the proposed automation, tools that could be used, estimated time savings per week, implementation difficulty (Low/Medium/High), and a priority ranking. [Describe workflow here]

Write a post-mortem report for the following incident. Include: incident summary, timeline of events, root cause analysis (use the 5 Whys), impact assessment, what went well in the response, what could be improved, and action items with owners and deadlines. [Describe incident here]