Use patterns, not one-off guesses
Reusable patterns help teams get consistent output. Examples include summarize, rewrite, compare, explain, extract, classify, and turn notes into an action plan.
- Summaries reduce reading time.
- Extraction creates structured data.
- Review prompts find gaps.
Match the pattern to the task
For a strategy note, ask for risks and next actions. For raw meeting notes, ask for decisions, owners, and deadlines. For content, ask for outline, tone, and review checklist.
- Planning
- Content
- Operations
Save good prompts
When a prompt works, turn it into a template with placeholders for audience, goal, tone, format, required sections, and things to avoid.
- Use placeholders.
- Keep examples.
- Review templates periodically.