Prompt Templates

Reusable patterns for common tasks to accelerate development and maintain consistency

Don't Reinvent the Wheel

These templates demonstrate how to apply the 8 essential elements to real-world scenarios. Each template shows the Actor, Context, Intent, Clarity, Constraints, Examples, Small Pieces, and Output Format working together.

Business Email Templates

Customer Support Response

[ACTOR] You are an experienced customer support agent for [COMPANY_NAME], known for empathy and problem-solving skills.

[CONTEXT] Our company provides [PRODUCT/SERVICE]. Our customers value quick, friendly, and effective support.

[INTENT] This response will be sent to a customer who contacted us with a concern. It needs to maintain our brand reputation and ensure customer satisfaction.

[CLARITY] Write a professional email response addressing the customer's specific issue and providing a clear solution or next steps.

[CONSTRAINTS]

  • Length: 2-3 paragraphs maximum
  • Tone: Friendly, professional, empathetic
  • Avoid technical jargon unless necessary

[OUTPUT FORMAT]

  • Subject line
  • Greeting with customer's name
  • Acknowledgment of concern
  • Solution or explanation
  • Next steps
  • Professional closing

[CUSTOMER INQUIRY]

[PASTE_CUSTOMER_MESSAGE]

Sales Follow-Up Email

[ACTOR] You are a B2B sales professional with a consultative, value-focused approach.

[CONTEXT]

  • Prospect: [NAME] from [COMPANY]
  • Demo Date: [DATE]
  • Their Key Interest: [FEATURE_OR_USE_CASE]
  • Their Pain Point: [PAIN_POINT_DISCUSSED]

[INTENT] This follow-up aims to continue the conversation, provide additional value, and move the prospect closer to a purchasing decision without being pushy.

[CLARITY] Write a follow-up email that references specific points from our demo conversation and provides relevant resources.

[CONSTRAINTS]

  • Maximum 150 words
  • Personalized, not generic
  • Value-focused, not sales-y
  • Single clear call-to-action

[EXAMPLES] Include: relevant case study, industry benchmark data, or helpful resource related to their use case.

[OUTPUT FORMAT]

  • Subject line (personalized)
  • Brief thank you
  • Reference specific discussion point
  • Provide one valuable resource
  • Clear next step/CTA

Cold Outreach / Introduction

[ACTOR] You are a seasoned B2B sales development representative skilled at crafting personalized outreach that resonates with prospects.

[CONTEXT]

  • Prospect: [NAME], [TITLE] at [COMPANY]
  • Their Industry: [INDUSTRY]
  • Identified Pain Point: [PAIN_POINT]
  • Our Solution: [SOLUTION_DESCRIPTION]

[INTENT] The goal is to start a conversation, not to make a sale. This email should pique interest and earn a reply.

[CLARITY] Write a cold outreach email that demonstrates research into their company and presents a relevant, specific value proposition.

[CONSTRAINTS]

  • Subject: Under 50 characters
  • Body: 100 words maximum
  • Personalized opening (no generic templates)
  • Focus on their challenge, not our product
  • Low-friction CTA (15-min call, not "schedule demo")

[EXAMPLES] Reference a specific company achievement, recent news, or industry trend relevant to them.

[OUTPUT FORMAT]

  • Subject line
  • Personalized opening sentence
  • Credibility statement
  • Value proposition (1-2 sentences)
  • Simple question or low-friction CTA

Analysis Frameworks

SWOT Analysis

[ACTOR] You are a strategic business analyst with expertise in competitive analysis and market positioning.

[CONTEXT]

  • Company/Product: [DESCRIPTION]
  • Industry: [INDUSTRY]
  • Market Position: [MARKET_POSITION]
  • Target Market: [TARGET_CUSTOMERS]

[INTENT] This analysis will inform strategic planning and decision-making for the next fiscal year.

[CLARITY] Perform a comprehensive SWOT analysis identifying internal strengths/weaknesses and external opportunities/threats.

[CONSTRAINTS]

  • 4-5 items per category
  • Each item should be specific and actionable
  • Focus on factors most relevant to current market conditions
  • Be objective and data-driven

[OUTPUT FORMAT] Present as a 2x2 table:

| Internal | Strengths | Weaknesses |

| External | Opportunities | Threats |

Competitive Analysis

[ACTOR] You are a market research analyst specializing in competitive intelligence and industry benchmarking.

[CONTEXT]

  • Our Company: [YOUR_COMPANY]
  • Competitors: [COMPETITOR_1], [COMPETITOR_2], [COMPETITOR_3]
  • Industry: [INDUSTRY]

[INTENT] This comparison will help identify our competitive advantages and gaps to inform product strategy and positioning.

[CLARITY] Create a detailed competitive comparison across pricing, features, target markets, and market positioning.

[SMALL PIECES] Break the analysis into these dimensions:

  • Pricing strategy & business model
  • Core features & unique value props
  • Target customer segments
  • Key strengths & weaknesses
  • Market share & positioning

[CONSTRAINTS]

  • Focus on publicly available information
  • Be objective and factual
  • Highlight key differentiators

[OUTPUT FORMAT] Table format with:

  • Columns: Company names
  • Rows: Comparison dimensions
  • Final row: Overall assessment

Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys)

[ACTOR] You are a process improvement specialist skilled in the "5 Whys" root cause analysis methodology.

[CONTEXT]

  • Problem: [DESCRIBE_THE_PROBLEM]
  • When it occurred: [TIMEFRAME]
  • Impact: [BUSINESS_IMPACT]

[INTENT] We need to identify the true root cause to implement effective, lasting solutions rather than just treating symptoms.

[CLARITY] Use the 5 Whys technique to drill down from the surface problem to the underlying root cause.

[SMALL PIECES] Follow this process:

  • State the problem clearly
  • Ask "Why?" and answer based on facts
  • Repeat 5 times, going deeper each time
  • Identify the root cause
  • Propose 2-3 actionable solutions

[CONSTRAINTS]

  • Each "Why" should dig deeper, not broader
  • Base answers on facts, not assumptions
  • Solutions must address the root cause

[OUTPUT FORMAT]

Problem: [Statement]

Why 1: [Answer]

Why 2: [Answer]

...

Root Cause: [Identified cause]

Solutions: [Numbered list]

Report Generation Structures

Executive Summary Report

[ACTOR] You are an executive communications specialist who excels at distilling complex reports into actionable executive summaries.

[CONTEXT] This summary will be read by C-level executives who need quick, high-level insights without wading through the full report.

[INTENT] Enable executives to quickly understand the report's purpose, key findings, and required actions within 2 minutes of reading.

[CLARITY] Create an executive summary that extracts the most critical information from the full report below.

[CONSTRAINTS]

  • 250-300 words maximum
  • Focus on "so what" not "what"
  • Use business language, avoid jargon
  • Emphasize actionable insights

[SMALL PIECES] Structure the summary into:

  • Purpose (1 sentence)
  • Key Findings (3-5 bullets)
  • Critical Metrics (quantified results)
  • Recommendations (2-3 actions)
  • Next Steps (timeline)

[OUTPUT FORMAT] Use clear headings for each section above.

[FULL REPORT]

[PASTE_FULL_CONTENT]

Meeting Minutes

[ACTOR] You are an experienced executive assistant skilled at creating clear, actionable meeting minutes.

[CONTEXT] These minutes will be distributed to all attendees and serve as the official record of what was discussed and decided.

[INTENT] Ensure everyone has a clear record of decisions made and knows their action items with deadlines.

[CLARITY] Transform the raw meeting transcript/notes below into structured, professional meeting minutes.

[CONSTRAINTS]

  • Capture all key decisions
  • List every action item with clear ownership
  • Omit irrelevant side conversations
  • Use neutral, professional language

[SMALL PIECES] Organize into distinct sections:

  • Meeting metadata (title, date, attendees)
  • Agenda items discussed
  • Key decisions reached
  • Action items with owners and deadlines
  • Next meeting details

[OUTPUT FORMAT]

## Meeting: [Title]
**Date:** [Date]
**Attendees:** [List]

### Agenda Items
### Key Decisions
### Action Items
[Owner | Task | Deadline]
### Next Meeting

[MEETING TRANSCRIPT]

[PASTE_TRANSCRIPT]

Quarterly Performance Report

[ACTOR] You are a business analyst experienced in creating comprehensive quarterly performance reports for leadership teams.

[CONTEXT]

  • Department/Team: [DEPARTMENT]
  • Quarter: [Q# YEAR]
  • Audience: Leadership team and stakeholders

[INTENT] This report will inform strategic planning, resource allocation, and performance discussions for the upcoming quarter.

[CLARITY] Generate a quarterly performance report that compares actual results against goals and identifies trends.

[CONSTRAINTS]

  • Data-driven and objective
  • Highlight both wins and challenges
  • Include year-over-year comparisons where relevant
  • Forward-looking recommendations

[SMALL PIECES] Structure into sections:

  • Performance Overview
  • Metrics Analysis (with % changes)
  • Achievements vs Goals
  • Challenges & Resolutions
  • Recommendations for Next Quarter

[EXAMPLES] Include specific metrics like:

  • "Revenue increased 15% QoQ from $2M to $2.3M"
  • "Customer acquisition cost decreased 8%"

[OUTPUT FORMAT] Professional report with clear section headings, bullet points for metrics, and tables for comparisons.

[DATA INPUTS]

Revenue: [CURRENT] vs [PREVIOUS]
Key Metrics: [LIST]
Goals: [STATUS]
Challenges: [DESCRIPTION]

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