AI Prompts for ChatGPT for Business

Summarize this [DOCUMENT TYPE: e.g. report, contract, strategy memo] in three formats: (1) an executive summary of no more than 150 words, (2) five bullet points covering the key decisions or actions required, and (3) a list of questions a senior stakeholder would likely ask after reading it: [PASTE DOCUMENT].

Run a SWOT analysis for [COMPANY/PRODUCT/INITIATIVE]. Context: [DESCRIBE THE SITUATION]. For each quadrant, give five specific, non-generic items. Then identify the top strategic implication from the analysis: the single most important thing this SWOT tells us about what to do next.

I am considering this decision: [DESCRIBE DECISION]. Play devil's advocate. Give me: the three strongest arguments against this decision, the most likely failure mode, the hidden assumptions I am making that could be wrong, and one alternative approach I may not have considered.

Compare [MY COMPANY/PRODUCT] to these competitors: [LIST COMPETITORS]. For each one, identify: their primary positioning, what they do better than us, where we have an advantage, and a gap in their offering we could exploit. Use only factual comparisons and flag any areas where you are uncertain.

Here is a batch of customer feedback: [PASTE REVIEWS, SURVEY RESPONSES, OR SUPPORT TICKETS]. Identify the top five recurring themes, both positive and negative. For the top three negative themes, suggest a business action that would address each one. Quote the most representative customer statement for each theme.

Create a project plan for [PROJECT NAME]. Goal: [DESCRIBE OUTCOME]. Timeline: [DURATION]. Key stakeholders: [LIST]. Constraints: [LIST]. Output: a phased plan with milestones, a list of dependencies and risks, and the single most critical path item that if delayed would derail the project.

Structure a business proposal for [WHAT YOU ARE PROPOSING] to [AUDIENCE, e.g. potential client / board / investor]. Give me: the recommended sections in order, the key question each section needs to answer, and the most common mistake people make in each section. I will write the content; I just need the architecture.

Design a meeting agenda for a [MEETING TYPE, e.g. quarterly business review / project kickoff / difficult conversation] with [PARTICIPANTS]. Time available: [DURATION]. Key outcomes we need to leave with: [LIST]. Include: time allocations for each item, who leads each section, and how to handle the section most likely to run long.

Write a set of OKRs for [TEAM/INITIATIVE] for [TIMEFRAME]. Context: [DESCRIBE THE SITUATION AND GOALS]. For each Objective, write three to four Key Results that are measurable, specific, and time-bound. Flag any OKRs that might be too easy or too aspirational to be useful.

I need to choose between these options: [LIST OPTIONS]. The criteria I care about are: [LIST CRITERIA]. For each criterion, assign a weight from 1 to 3 based on importance (1 = nice to have, 3 = critical). Build a decision matrix, score each option, and tell me which option wins and whether the result feels right given my stated priorities.

Write an executive summary for [DOCUMENT/PROJECT/INITIATIVE]. The audience is [DESCRIBE, e.g. C-suite / board / potential investor]. It should be under 250 words and answer: what is this, why does it matter, what do we recommend, and what do we need from the reader. Context: [PASTE OR DESCRIBE THE FULL CONTENT].

Help me write an email about [SENSITIVE TOPIC, e.g. delivering bad news / requesting a deadline extension / declining a proposal]. I want to be direct and honest without being harsh. Key facts: [LIST]. The response I am hoping for: [DESCRIBE]. Draft the email in a professional, empathetic tone that does not bury the main point.

Write a stakeholder update email for [PROJECT/INITIATIVE]. Audience: [DESCRIBE]. Current status: [GREEN/YELLOW/RED]. Key accomplishments since last update: [LIST]. Current risks or blockers: [LIST]. What we need from stakeholders: [DESCRIBE]. Keep it under 200 words. Do not sugarcoat issues.

I have a [MEETING TYPE] in [TIMEFRAME] about [TOPIC]. My goal for the meeting: [DESCRIBE]. The other party's likely position: [DESCRIBE]. Prepare: three opening statements that set the right frame, five key points I need to make, the two objections I am most likely to face and how to respond to each, and a proposed next step to close the meeting.

Help me write a performance review for [ROLE]. Highlights from this period: [LIST ACHIEVEMENTS]. Areas for development: [LIST]. Overall performance level: [DESCRIBE]. The tone should be direct, specific, and constructive. Focus on behavior and outcomes rather than personality. Avoid vague praise and unsupported criticism.

I am going to [PITCH / NEGOTIATE / PRESENT] this idea: [DESCRIBE]. The audience is [DESCRIBE]. List the ten most likely objections or tough questions they will raise, ordered from most to least likely. For each one, draft a concise, honest response that addresses the concern directly without becoming defensive.

I want to practice a negotiation. Play the role of [DESCRIBE OTHER PARTY, e.g. a vendor pushing back on price / a candidate negotiating salary]. My position is [DESCRIBE]. My ideal outcome is [DESCRIBE]. My walk-away point is [DESCRIBE]. Start the negotiation and respond realistically to whatever I say. After five exchanges, give me feedback on my performance.

I am presenting [TOPIC] to the board in [TIMEFRAME]. Key stakeholders include [DESCRIBE]. The decision they need to make: [DESCRIBE]. Prepare: the three questions they are most likely to ask, the data or evidence I need to have ready, the things that could go wrong in this presentation, and the one thing I must land clearly.

I need to have a difficult conversation with [DESCRIBE PERSON, e.g. a direct report / a peer / a client] about [DESCRIBE ISSUE]. I want to address the problem directly, hear their perspective, and reach a resolution. Write a conversation script I can adapt: an opening that names the issue without blame, a question to understand their view, and a proposed path forward.

I am about to submit this proposal: [PASTE OR DESCRIBE]. Before I send it, read it as the most skeptical possible recipient. Identify: the weakest claims, any missing evidence, places where the logic does not hold, and the single most likely reason they would say no. Then suggest how to address each issue.