Why Prompting Matters
AI output quality depends heavily on the input it receives. Clear, structured prompts enable your AI Personas to return focused and actionable responses.- Think of each prompt as a task assigned to a capable assistant:
- The clearer the instruction, the better the result.
Prompting Guidelines
Use the following best practices to improve prompt quality and AI output:1. Be Clear and Specific
- Analyze trends in Q1 SaaS churn by customer tier.
2. Provide Context
- Based on our 2024 customer survey, summarize satisfaction scores by team.
3. Break It Into Steps
- Step 1: Identify top 3 drivers of churn.
- Step 2: Suggest retention strategies.
4. Include Examples or Templates
- Create a performance review summary like this: [insert example/template].
5. Set Format Expectations
- Give results in a 3-column table: Segment | Conversion Rate | Growth YOY.
Prompting Tips for Personal AI
Enhance results by applying these additional strategies: Specify Timeframes- Compare Q1 and Q2 2025 onboarding completion rates.
- List top 5 insights from customer NPS feedback in Q4 2024.
- Summarize in bullet points with key metrics bolded.
- Propose 3 solutions to improve employee retention under budget constraints.
Common Prompting Issues and Fixes
| Issue | Problematic Prompt | Suggested Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Too Vague | Help with marketing. | Draft a 3-email campaign targeting first-time users in healthcare. |
| Overloaded | Write a strategy and compare Q1 and analyze sentiment… | Break the task into multiple focused prompts. |
| Missing Context | What’s our churn? | What was Q2 2025 churn rate for SMB customers based on CRM data? |
Recommendations
To help your team get started faster:- Create and share prompt templates within your workspace.
- Use them as conversation starters or onboarding guides.
- Encourage consistent prompting practices across teams.