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Write a three-line weekly update your CEO will act on

  • For Managers and team leads
  • You practice Saying who it's for
  • Time about 5 minutes
  • Level Beginner

About this exercise

Your CEO, Mara, wants your weekly update as exactly three lines labeled Win:, Risk:, Ask:, in that order. The Ask must be a decision only Mara can make. Plain text, under 70 words.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

  • Writing a full report. The AI covers every note: sick days, retro, coffee machine. Try: Say: "Exactly 3 lines: Win:, Risk:, Ask:."
  • Old date in the risk. The AI uses Nov 15, the date that was missed. Try: Add: "FlowBridge's new date is Dec 1."
  • A vague ask. The AI asks for 'support' or 'thoughts' instead of a decision. Try: Add: "Ask: approve the $3,000 contractor."
  • Markdown in a plain update. The AI bolds the labels and adds a heading. Try: Add: "Plain text, no bold or headings."
  • 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: "each line under 15 words."

What a strong prompt includes

  • Names the reader
  • Gives the three labels
  • Makes the ask a decision
  • Sets a word limit

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