Check three staff scheduling apps against your must-haves

About this exercise

Your clinic manager asked you to check 3 staff scheduling apps against the clinic's 4 must-haves. You want exactly 3 numbered lines, one per app, each saying Meets all or Missing: followed by the unmet must-haves, based only on the vendor notes. Treat anything the notes don't confirm as missing, in plain text with nothing else.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

• Counting promises. A coworker's tip and a 'coming in 2027' app sound close enough, so the AI may give credit for them. Try: Say: "Treat anything the notes don't confirm as missing."
• Missing the annual price. CareShift's headline price is over $5, and the AI may stop there. Try: Add: "Use any confirmed price option."
• Getting a full review. The AI writes pros and cons and a pick, burying the yes/no you need. Try: Say: "Output only the 3 lines: Meets all or Missing: X."
• Not saying how many. The AI decides the length itself and usually returns more lines, one per app than you can use. Try: Be exact: "exactly 3 numbered lines, one per app."
• Getting markdown back. AI defaults to bold labels and headings, which show up as stray symbols in a message to your manager. Try: Ask for "plain text, no bold, no headings."

What a strong prompt includes

• Lists the must-haves
• Treats unconfirmed as missing
• Gives the line shape
• Says exactly how many
• Asks for plain text

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