Write a one-minute talk track for the audit committee

About this exercise

Write a talk track the CCO can say aloud to the audit committee. Plain text, exactly these labeled parts in order: Open:, Numbers:, Watch:, Ask:. Open: is one sentence under 15 words. Numbers: has exactly three dash lines, each "metric: this quarter versus last quarter". Watch: is one sentence. Ask: is one sentence. Use only the notes. Never say misconduct is rising or falling. Under 130 words.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

• Reading the rise as bad news. The AI says misconduct is up. Try: Say: "Watch: note the Aug 18 campaign; never say misconduct is rising or falling."
• Missing comparisons. The AI gives only this quarter's numbers. Try: Say: "Each number line: this quarter versus last quarter."
• Loose structure. The AI writes a speech with its own sections. Try: Say: "Parts labeled Open:, Numbers:, Watch:, Ask:."
• Trusting the AI to count words. AI is bad at counting. Ask for a total word limit and it often lands over it. Try: Cap each part instead, for example: "each line under 15 words."
• Markdown. The AI bolds words or adds headings. Try: Say: "Plain text, no bold, no headings."

What a strong prompt includes

• Four labels
• Three number lines
• Versus last quarter
• No trend claims
• Word cap

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