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Build a first-hour crisis checklist ordered by minute

  • For Executives
  • You practice Asking for a format you can use
  • Time about 5 minutes
  • Level Intermediate

About this exercise

Build the first-hour checklist in plain text with exactly 6 lines, each formatted "[ ] T+N min - action - role". Sort by minute, earliest first. Use the plan with the latest changes, and leave out tasks that belong to the second hour (after T+60). Each action is under 10 words. Use roles, not names.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

  • Using the old time. The AI keeps the CEO notice at T+30. Try: Say: "Use the plan with the latest changes."
  • Including second-hour tasks. The AI lists eight lines. Try: Say: "Leave out tasks after T+60; exactly 6 lines."
  • Using names. The AI writes Alex Kim. Try: Say: "Use roles, not names."
  • Wrong format. The AI uses a markdown table. Try: Say: "Each line like [ ] T+10 min - action - role."
  • Markdown. The AI bolds times. Try: Say: "Plain text."
  • 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."

What a strong prompt includes

  • Line format
  • Exactly 6 lines
  • Latest changes
  • Leave out second hour
  • Roles not names

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