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Thank another team's manager for her report's help in three sentences

  • For Managers and team leads
  • You practice Getting the tone right
  • Time about 5 minutes
  • Level Beginner

About this exercise

Write a note to Priya's manager, Jun Takeda, in plain text with exactly 3 sentences. Sentence 1 names Priya and what she did, with the date. Sentence 2 gives the result with the number. Sentence 3 asks Jun to share your thanks with her and says you are glad to be a reference. Do not compare her to anyone else, and do not use the word "rockstar".

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

  • Comparing her to others. The AI says she is faster than anyone on my team. Try: Say: "Do not compare her to anyone else."
  • No numbers. The AI says "saved a lot of time". Try: Say: "Sentence 2 gives the result with the numbers."
  • Too many sentences. The AI adds a greeting and a sign-off. Try: Say: "Exactly 3 sentences."
  • No ask. The AI ends with thanks only. Try: Say: "Sentence 3 asks Jun to share your thanks and offers to be a reference."
  • Markdown. The AI bolds her name. Try: Say: "Plain text."

What a strong prompt includes

  • Exactly 3 sentences
  • Roles of each sentence
  • Result with number
  • Reference offer
  • Bans comparison

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