Mindhive prompt guide
In this guide, you will find practical instructions and clear examples for the efficient use of generative AI, which will help you create even better prompts for different situations.
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The anatomy of a good prompt
A good prompt is
clear
concise
unbiased
open and
encourages thoughtful responses
A good rule of thumb is to
provide instructions
contextualise and describe the context
add a request for the desired outcome
Tricks
Here's a few tricks that can help you achieve better results and solve problematic situations.
Break it down
You ask ChatGPT to perform a complex task, but there are many mistakes in the response.
Divide the task into smaller sub-tasks and proceed with the task one step at a time.
"I want to make a sales presentation for our company's new service. Could you help and create me first a structure for the sales presentation?"
"This structure is good. Now, let's create content for the presentation one section at a time. First, could you suggest what I could tell in the Introduction section?"
Give it time to think
ChatGPT makes reasoning errors in responding directly to your question.
Give ChatGPT time to think about the answer. First, ask it to consider the reasons before providing a solution, for example.
"I've encountered a situation where our customer service team repeatedly receives negative feedback about their communication style. Could you consider possible reasons for this problem?"
"Next, could you suggest, how we could solve these problems?"
Ask to continue
ChatGPT stops creating a response.
"Please continue"
Appeal to emotions
ChatGPT says it cannot do the task you asked for.
"I'm sure you can do it, so could you try? This is really important to me. I know you can do it!"
We have compiled a set of tips here that you can use to tailor your prompts. By clicking a tip, you can see examples of how to apply it.
Tone
Define the desired tone (e.g., formal, casual, informative, persuasive).
"Describe our company's achievements in a formal and proud tone."
"Write a product update for our customers using optimistic and enthusiastic language."
Format
Specify the format or structure (essay, list, summary, dialogue).
"Make a list of the benefits of our product."
"Describe the milestones of the project in a clear table format."
Role
Describe the role or perspective to adopt (expert, critic, enthusiast).
"Write a review of our latest product launch from the perspective of an industry expert."
"Provide feedback on the user experience of our website from the perspective of a first-time visitor."
Objective
State the goal and purpose of the answer (to inform, persuade, entertain).
"Write a compelling text to our potential customers on why they should choose our cybersecurity solution over competitors' solutions."
"Write an informative and detailed description of the benefits of our new environmentally friendly production line."
Context
Provide background information and context for more precise content.
"Write a marketing text for a new energy drink aimed at athletes, designed to enhance endurance and focus. Focus on the product's natural ingredients and its benefits during intense training."
"Give tips for better sleep quality to people working night shifts. Focus specifically on how they can adjust their sleep rhythms and reduce light exposure before bedtime."
Scope
Define the scope or range of the topic.
"Focus only on marketing activities implemented in the last fiscal year."
"Describe in detail only the sustainability initiatives we introduced in the last quarter."
Keywords
List important key words or phrases that should be included in the response.
"Include keywords 'sustainable development,' 'ROI,' and 'stakeholder engagement' in your response related to corporate social responsibility."
"Incorporate terms 'digital transformation,' 'innovation,' and 'scalability' in your description of our company's technology strategy."
Limitations
Set limitations such as word or character count.
"Write a concise overview of our productivity in the third quarter in less than 200 words."
"Summarise the main points of this annual report in less than 150 words."
Examples
Provide examples of desired style, structure, or content.
"Write a sales letter that adheres to our company's elegant and simple communication style. The letter should introduce a new communication application, focusing on its innovative features and ease of use, and it's targeted at small and medium-sized businesses."
"Create a project plan similar in style to those used by Reaktor consulting firm. The plan should cover the implementation of a new digital marketing campaign, including the schedule, resource allocation, and metrics for tracking the project's success."
Timeline
Mention timelines that should be considered in responses.
"Create a proposal for a sales campaign to be launched within three weeks. The campaign should focus on attracting new customers during the summer season."
"Write a report on the project's progress over the past month. The report should include a detailed analysis of the latest results and suggestions for goals for the next two weeks."
Audience
Specify the target audience for tailored content.
"Write a summary of the new features of our software for a non-technical audience."
"Draft a short introduction of our product for finance professionals."
Language
Specify the desired response language if it differs from the language of the question.
"Could you write the safety instructions in both English and Spanish?"
"Could you translate these product instructions into French and German?"
Citations
Request the inclusion of citations or sources to support the provided information.
"Explain how artificial intelligence can improve customer service, and reference three studies or case studies that support your claim."
"Describe recent trends in digital marketing and include references to industry reports or articles published within the past year."
Points of view
Ask the AI to answer the question from different perspectives.
"Describe the advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence in healthcare from both the patient's and the professional's perspective."
"Examine the impact of self-driving vehicles from both an urban planner's and a driver's perspective."
Counter-arguments
Request addressing potential counterarguments.
"Explain the advantages of remote work, but also present counterarguments, such as a weakened sense of team cohesion."
"Discuss the advantages of having an in-house development team compared to outsourcing, and present possible counterarguments, such as higher initial investment costs."
Terminology
Specify industry-specific or technical terms to use or avoid.
"Explain the concept of blockchain using technology industry terminology."
"Describe our data encryption process using technical terms appropriate for an IT audience."
Analogies
Ask the AI to use metaphors to clarify concepts.
"Explain cloud technology using a metaphor related to everyday life."
"Explain the concept of machine learning using a metaphor related to teaching a child."
Quotes
Request inclusion of relevant quotes or statements from experts.
"Include a quote from a well-known technology expert in the article discussing future technology trends."
"Include a motivational quote from a well-known business leader in the opening words of our team workshop."
Statistics
Encourage the use of statistics or data as part of the argument.
"Evaluate the growth of e-health services using statistics from recent years."
"Describe the growth of e-commerce over the past decade using appropriate statistics."
Visual elements
Request the addition of graphs or images in responses.
"Analyze last year’s sales data and present the results in clear graphs illustrating monthly sales volume and product-specific trends."
"Introduce our new product line using images of different products and their features. Include drawings or photographs that highlight the unique characteristics and design of the products."
Call to action
Ask for concrete instructions for the next steps.
"How can we improve employee satisfaction? Provide five concrete actions we can try over the next six months to increase employee satisfaction."
"How can we increase traffic to our website? Suggest three concrete marketing actions that we can implement over the next three months to improve our website’s visibility and increase visitor numbers."
Sensitivity
Mention sensitive topics or issues to be handled with care or avoided.
"When discussing the company's recent layoffs, avoid mentioning specific departments and address the topic with particular sensitivity."
"When discussing the company's reorganization, be cautious and avoid referring to specific changes within teams."
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