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Announce a CFO departure in three plain sentences
- For Executives
- You practice Getting the tone right
- Time about 5 minutes
- Level Beginner
About this exercise
Write an announcement to all staff in exactly 3 sentences, plain text. Sentence 1 says who is leaving and the last day. Sentence 2 thanks her for two specific things from the notes. Sentence 3 names the interim CFO and when the search update comes. Do not give a reason for the departure.
Common mistakes when you ask AI for this
- Giving a reason. The AI adds "to pursue new opportunities". Try: Say: "Do not give a reason for the departure."
- Generic thanks. The AI thanks her for her leadership. Try: Say: "Thank her for two specific things from the notes."
- Too many sentences. The AI adds a closing wish. Try: Say: "Exactly 3 sentences."
- Markdown. The AI bolds her name. Try: Say: "Plain text."
What a strong prompt includes
- Says exactly 3 sentences
- Assigns each sentence a job
- Asks for two specifics
- Bans a reason
- Names interim and date
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