Prompt Library
A library of prompts that actually work
These are prompts I use regularly — refined through real work, not hypotheticals. Copy, paste, fill in the blanks. Each one is designed to get you a useful output on the first try.
Meetings & Communication
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Here are my notes from [meeting/conference name]:
[paste notes]
Please do the following:
1. Create a to-do list of everything I flagged as something to look into, follow up on, or explore further.
2. For each item, identify who on my team or in my organization should be informed or involved.
3. Flag any time-sensitive items.
4. Note anything that was finalized, decided, or cancelled.
5. Format the output as a clean, scannable list grouped by priority (immediate, this week, someday).
Optional add-on for Obsidian users: "Format the final output as a markdown document suitable for a context vault, with
headers, bullet points, and tags where appropriate."
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Here is the transcript from [meeting name/date]:
[paste transcript]
Please analyze it and provide:
1. Areas of conflict or unresolved tension — where did people disagree, talk past each other, or leave something
unsettled?
2. Takeaways and action items — what was decided, and who is responsible for what?
3. Open items — what still needs to be addressed that wasn't resolved in this meeting?
4. Proposed agenda items for the next meeting, if this is a recurring meeting.
Be specific and direct. Don't summarize what was said — tell me what matters and what needs to happen next.
Presentations & Proposals
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I'm developing a presentation proposal for [conference/webinar name].
My topic idea: [describe your idea in a few sentences]
Supplemental materials: [paste any relevant documentation — survey results, project charters, research findings, etc.
— that provide additional context]
Please provide:
1. A description of the likely audience and what would be most compelling to them about this topic
2. 2-3 suggested co-presenter profiles (type of role/expertise, not specific names) that would strengthen the proposal
3. A session title and 2-3 alternatives
4. A session description suitable for a call for proposals (150-200 words)
5. 3-5 key takeaways attendees will leave with
Optional add-on for slide deck development:
Now build a slide outline for this presentation.
Guidelines:
- Each slide makes exactly one point
- Each slide title should state the takeaway — not a description of the topic, but the conclusion the audience should
leave with
- Each slide should take no longer than one minute to present
- Minimize text on slides — put supporting detail in speaker notes
- Each slide should have a visual aid (chart, image, or diagram) that supports the point being made
- Total length: [X] minutes
Research & Analysis
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I have survey results I need help analyzing. Before you begin any analysis, follow the steps below in order.
Survey context:
- Who completed this survey: [describe respondents]
- What we were hoping to learn: [describe goals]
- Sample size: [number of respondents]
Data: [paste data or describe attached file]
Codebook (if applicable): [paste or describe]
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Step 1 — Data quality review (do this first)
Before any analysis, review the data and flag:
- Any items that are undefined or unclear
- Any response options that are too similar and may need to be combined
- Any items where the response scale seems inconsistent with the question
- Any unusual patterns that suggest a data entry or formatting issue
Present these flags as a numbered list and ask whether I'd like you to make any adjustments before proceeding.
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Step 2 — Ask me the following questions before proceeding with analysis:
1. Are you comparing these results to a previous administration of this survey? If yes, please upload or paste the
previous results.
2. Are you comparing two groups within this survey? If yes, how are the groups identified in the data?
3. Are there multiple items measuring the same construct (for example, five questions all measuring satisfaction)? If
yes, which items belong together?
4. Have you already defined the specific questions you want answered, or what you plan to do with these results? If
yes, provide them here.
Wait for my answers before proceeding.
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Step 3 — Analysis
Based on my answers, conduct the following:
1. Descriptive statistics for every item (mean, median, range, response distribution)
2. Missing data — identify how much, where, and whether it's a limitation worth noting
3. Items with very high standard deviation — flag as potentially interpreted differently by different respondents
4. Items with consistently very high or very low responses — flag as potential ceiling or floor effects
5. Themes from any open-ended responses, organized by question
6. [If prior survey provided] Compare current results to previous results and highlight what changed
7. [If groups identified] Compare groups on all relevant items and highlight meaningful differences; identify themes
in open-ended responses by group
8. [If construct groupings identified] Assess internal consistency across grouped items
9. [If research questions provided] Address each question directly using the data
10. A plain-language executive summary of the most important findings
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I need help analyzing recent competitive intelligence and summarizing what matters for my organization.
My organization and context: [describe what your organization does, your primary focus areas, and who your key
competitors or peer organizations are]
Time frame: [e.g., past 30 days, past quarter]
Specific concerns or areas of focus: [describe anything you're particularly watching for — a competitor's new product,
a market shift, a regulatory change, a funding announcement, etc. If none, leave blank]
Source material — paste as much of the following as you have:
- Google Alert emails or digests from the past [time frame]
- News articles or press releases
- Website updates or announcements from named organizations
- Any other relevant updates
Named organizations to track: [list the specific organizations, competitors, or peer groups to focus on]
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Please analyze the source material and provide:
1. Immediate — act or respond now
Developments that require a timely response, create a direct opportunity, or represent a meaningful threat. For each,
explain why it's urgent and what type of response might be warranted.
2. Good to know — monitor and file
Developments worth being aware of but that don't require immediate action. For each, explain the relevance to my
organization.
3. Who should know
For each significant item, identify what role or function in my organization would want to be informed — and why it's
relevant to them specifically.
4. Patterns and themes
Across all the updates, identify any broader trends — directional shifts in the competitive landscape that aren't
captured by any single item but are visible across several.
Frame everything in the context of my organization as described above. Prioritize relevance over comprehensiveness.
People & Performance
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I need help preparing a performance review for [employee name/role].
Review period: [e.g., January–June 2026]
Source material: [paste relevant emails, chat threads, meeting notes, project summaries, or any other documentation
from the review period]
Job description (if available): [paste the employee's current or most recent job description]
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Please analyze the source material and provide the following:
1. Major accomplishments — significant contributions, completed projects, or outcomes delivered during this period
2. Big wins — moments of exceptional performance, results that exceeded expectations, or high-visibility successes
3. Big misses — significant gaps, missed deadlines, or outcomes that fell short — be specific and evidence-based
4. Repeated coaching areas — patterns where the same feedback appears to have been needed more than once
5. Acknowledgment from others — any gratitude, recognition, or positive feedback received from colleagues, other
departments, or external partners
6. Growth opportunities — not deficits, but areas where this person appears ready to grow into something bigger. Where
is their next level, and what does it look like?
7. Initiative and self-development — any evidence of skills they've proactively developed, new responsibilities
they've taken on, or ways they've expanded beyond their defined role
8. Comparison to job description — where are they fully meeting expectations, exceeding them, or where does a gap
exist between the role as defined and what's being delivered?
Present each section with specific examples drawn from the source material where possible.
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I need help compiling my accomplishments for [month, year] into a format that can be refined for a monthly report and
combined with other team members' contributions.
Source material — paste as much of the following as you have:
- Sent emails from the past month
- Relevant received emails and chat threads
- Completed Asana tasks or project updates
- Slack messages or threads
- Any other notes or documentation
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Step 1 — Clarifying questions (ask these before producing the final output)
For any item that is unclear, ask me:
- Was this actually completed, or is it still in progress? Only completed items belong in this report.
- What was the outcome or result? If the impact isn't evident from the source material, ask me to describe it.
- Who else was affected by or benefited from this? If the audience of this report includes people outside my immediate
team, what would make this relevant to them?
- Is there any data, metric, or observable change that would strengthen the case for why this mattered?
Flag any items you're uncertain about and ask before including them.
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Step 2 — Accomplishments summary
Once clarified, produce a list of completed accomplishments with the following for each:
1. What was completed — a clear, specific description of the finished work
2. Why it matters — the organizational impact or anticipated impact, written in a way that is relevant to readers
outside this team
3. Strength of evidence — note if the impact is well-documented, estimated, or still anticipated
Do not include work in progress. Do not include routine tasks. Focus only on things that reached a conclusion this
month.
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How to use this with a team:
Each team member runs this prompt independently and saves their output to a shared document. Use the Monthly Report
Compilation prompt to combine all submissions into a unified report.
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I have monthly accomplishment summaries from multiple team members that need to be compiled into a single unified
report.
Intended audience: [describe who will read this report — e.g., senior leadership, board, cross-functional partners]
Team member submissions: [paste each team member's output, clearly labeled with their name or role]
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Step 1 — Review and flag before compiling
Before producing the report, identify:
- Any items that appear across multiple submissions — flag them and ask whether they should be merged into one entry
or kept separate
- Any items where the impact statement is weak or missing — flag these and ask if I can provide more context before
including them
- Any items that appear to be in-progress rather than completed — flag these for removal or deferral to next month
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Step 2 — Compile the report
Once reviewed, produce a unified report that:
1. Groups accomplishments by theme — organize by category (e.g., products, partnerships, data, operations,
communications) rather than by person
2. Ranks within each theme by impact — lead with the accomplishments that had the clearest or broadest organizational
impact
3. Attributes contributions — note which team member(s) were involved in each item without making the report feel like
a list of individual credits
4. Uses consistent language and tone — normalize the writing across different contributors so the report reads as one
cohesive document
5. Opens with a brief executive summary — 3-5 sentences capturing the most significant wins of the month for a reader
who will only read the first paragraph
Format the output so it is ready to share with the intended audience with minimal editing.
Events
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I need help figuring out what to wear to an upcoming event.
Event details:
- Event name: [name]
- Event type: [conference, gala, networking dinner, outdoor festival, etc.]
- Location: [city, venue name if known]
- Date(s): [date or date range]
- What I'm hoping to get out of it: [e.g., making a strong first impression, staying comfortable through long days,
standing out]
Additional activities: [list anything outside the main event — optional hike, city tour, team dinner, outdoor
reception, etc.]
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Please do the following:
1. Look up the weather for the location on those dates and note anything relevant — heat, rain, cold, wind,
significant temperature swings between day and evening
2. Research the dress culture — search for photos from previous years of this event, or images of typical attendees or
speakers. Describe what people tend to wear and where the dress code lands.
3. Assess the physical demands — based on the venue size, layout, and any additional activities, flag anything that
affects clothing choices
4. Produce a packing recommendation — specific outfit suggestions for each day or occasion, with notes on what to
prioritize if luggage space is limited
5. Flag any conflicts — situations where the dress culture of the main event and the demands of an additional activity
might require a change or a compromise