Prompt is king

Remember, the success of your AI brief depends on how well you can communicate your ideas and expectations. How to write such an assignment? Find out in the text.

The basis of a correct prompt

  • assigned role (you are someone….)
  • context (why do I need it, what will I do with it next, etc.)
  • what I want as specifically as possible (overview of the best...)
  • what output / format I want + including an example of the output (give it to me in an Excel spreadsheet with the following columns, etc.)

Universal prompt template
Four levers that determine the quality of the output. Add any one — the result will improve.
Role
You are [experienced PM / lawyer / analyst...]
Context
[situation, audience, purpose]
Task
[what should AI do]
Format
Exit: [table / 5 points / 150 words]
Usable output without overwriting
Most people skip the role and context. That's where half the quality is lost.
Then iterate — the second and third prompts are gold:
""Cut in half""
""Be more specific on point 2""
""Change your tone — less formal""
""Add a specific example""

The pattern might look like

Example of a good prompt for text generation: As a specialist in AI tools, give me a list of the most popular generative intelligence tools. Give it to me in a table format, where the first column will be the name of the tool, the second column will be a two-paragraph description of the tool, the third column will be how much the tool costs per month, and the last column will contain the www link to the tool.

An example of a good prompt to generate an image: „"Create an impressionistic landscape painting with greens and blues as the dominant colors. It should feature a river winding through the landscape and a small wooden cottage on its banks. The sun is setting on the horizon, adding warm shades of orange and red to the scene."“

When the task is more complex, it is good to outline the procedure, for example

  • only go through Czech pages
  • summarize all the information
  • prepare a summary table

7 rules for the right prompt

The right prompt for AI-powered content creation like “ChatGPT” should be clear, specific and well-structured. Here are some tips on how to do it:

1. Clearly define purpose and goal: Start with a clear definition of what you want to create. For example, if you need to write an article, create an image, or generate code, mention it right at the beginning. It is important to define the purpose and goals of the required text. For example, if the goal is to write a persuasive article, an instructional guide, or a creative story.

2. Be specific: The more details and specifics you provide, the better results you can expect. For example, if you want to create an image, describe what elements it should contain, what colors should predominate, and what the overall style should be.

3. Give context: If your request is part of a larger project or has a specific target group, please include this information. This will help the AI better understand the context in which the result will be used.

4. Style and Tone: Emphasize the importance of determining the style and tone of the text. Whether the text is to be formal, informal, funny or serious, it is important to specify this in the assignment.

5. Definition of the structure and format of the required output: For example, if the text should be divided into paragraphs, lists, or should contain certain sections with headings. Or it's an Excel spreadsheet.

6. Examples and analogies: Use examples and analogies to illustrate how different assignments lead to different results. You can compare a simple, general prompt with a very specific and detailed prompt and show the differences in output.

7. Edit and Iterate: Don't be afraid to edit the prompt and resubmit if the first results aren't exactly what you expected. The AI learns based on feedback, so you can get better results by refining the prompt.

3 prompts you can use right away
Copy, fill in the marked places and send. Works in Copilot, ChatGPT and Cloud.
1
Email thread summary
When to use: long thread, you want to know what was agreed upon and what to do
Pull from the thread: 1. What was agreed upon 2. What is unresolved 3. Action points (who / what / by when) 4. Tone – is there tension? [thread]
2
Preparing for the meeting
When to use: meeting in an hour, no time to prepare thoroughly
I have a meeting with [who] about [what]. Prepare me: 1. Objective (1 sentence) 2. 3 key points 3. 2 questions to ask 4. Objection + how to respond 5. Next step to conclude
3
Writing → action points
When to use: raw notes or meeting transcript
Edit notes to format: Decision: (list) Action points: Task | Who | By when Open questions: Next meeting: [notes]