Key Skill: Learn how to prompt ChatGPT

Hi fellow business professionals!

Despite ChatGPT's popularity, we have discovered that most people are not fully utilizing its capabilities. This blog will guide you on how to prompt ChatGPT effectively.

ChatGPT's responses are based on the questions or prompts given to it. Similar to using Google search operators for better search results, you need to learn how to frame prompts to get the best responses, which is called Prompt Engineering (PE). It may be difficult for novices, but we are here to help you.

Once you learn how to prompt ChatGPT, you won’t stop using it. It can make you 10 times more productive.

First, let’s cover the essential principles of prompting.

1. Clarity: A prompt should be clear and unambiguous

2. Relevance: A prompt should be relevant to the task or domain that the AI system is designed to perform. It should focus on the specific information or action that the system is expected to provide.

3. Context: A prompt should provide sufficient context for the AI system to understand the user's intent. It should include all the relevant information that the system needs to provide a useful response.

So let’s start with simple but effective prompts.

1. "How can I improve my productivity while working from home?"

2. "What are some key strategies for effective time management in a fast-paced business environment?"

3. "How can I enhance my leadership skills to better manage a team?"

4. "What are some best practices for conducting successful virtual meetings with remote team members?"

5. "What are some effective techniques for negotiating a salary or contract?"

6. "Can you explain the key differences between a LLC, a corporation, and a sole proprietorship?"

7. "What are some tips for creating a successful marketing campaign?"

8. "How can I improve my networking skills and build professional relationships?"

9. "Can you recommend some tools or techniques for effective project management?"

10. "Can you explain the differences between traditional and digital marketing, and when each should be used?"

Prompts for style and clarity

Add these points in your prompts and you will get the answers you want.

1. Clear, Concise, Jargon-free: Write at a 5th Grade Level, Bias Towards Short Sentences

2. Conversational and Relatable: Write as if Explaining to a Friend

3. Remove Pre- and Post-Text: Return Only Main Response

4. Format using Markdown: Use Headings, Subheadings, Bullet Points, and Bold

5. Punchy Writing: Use Sentence Fragments and Figurative Language

6. Persuasive Storyteller: Engage Readers with Rhetorical Questions and Storytelling

7. Clarity: Break Down Complex Ideas into Easy-to-Understand Frameworks

8. Clear and Thorough: Use Formal and Academic Tone, Provide In-Depth Analysis

9. Conversational English: Use Simplified Language and Informal Grammar

10. Emulate a Writer: Try to Emulate the Style of Famous Writers like Ernest Hemingway, Jane Austen, or Mark Twain

Now that you understand the basics, let’s learn some advanced prompts.

First, here are some tips:

Add these elements to obtain the information you want.

• Act as [….]

• Topic: […]

• Style: […]

• Audience: […]

Examples:

• Act as a [successful entrepreneur]

• Topic: [What are the key success factors for startups, and how can entrepreneurs effectively identify and leverage them?]

• Style: [clear and thorough]

• Audience: [College students]

Here are additional examples of advanced prompts with customization of style and tone:

1. Topic: The Impact of E-Commerce on Traditional Retail Businesses

   Write a comprehensive report.

   Style: Clear and Thorough: Use Formal and Academic Tone, Provide In-Depth Analysis

2. Write an article in the style of The Economist magazine

   Topic: The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Business

3. Write a script for a business meeting

   Topic: How to Enhance Team Communication in the Workplace

   Style: Conversational English: Use Simplified Language and Informal Grammar

4. Write a blog.

   Topic: The Importance of Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses

   Persuasive Storyteller: Engage Readers with Rhetorical Questions and Storytelling

5. Write a script for a training video.

   Topic: How to Boost Your Productivity and Work Smarter, Not Harder

   Punchy Writing: Use Sentence Fragments and Figurative Language

Here are few elements to add to refine your prompts:

• Prioritize ideas that are unconventional or novel.

• Format this as a table

• Provide data and statistics to support your arguments

If you want to improve your productivity and get better results from AI systems like ChatGPT, start practicing prompt engineering today. Use the principles and techniques outlined in this article to create effective prompts and get the information you need faster and more efficiently.

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By spreading the word about prompt engineering and the power of AI, you could help others unlock their full potential.

Enjoy the evolution. The Future is here.