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Explain a sales cycle slowdown to a new CRO in three sentences

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

About this exercise

Priya just started as CRO and asked why deals are taking longer. Write her exactly 3 sentences: the first starts with "Priya," and gives the total median cycle this quarter versus last, with the difference in days; the second names the stage that grew the most and by how many days; the third gives one possible reason from the notes, worded as possible, not proven. Plain text.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

  • Confusing longest with fastest-growing. The AI sees Proposal is the longest stage and calls it the problem. Try: Add: "Name the stage with the biggest increase from Q2 to Q3."
  • Stating a cause as fact. The AI connects the questionnaire to the slowdown and says it caused it. Try: Add: "Don't claim a cause; you can say what might be a factor."
  • No sentence limit. The AI writes a long analysis with bullets for a new exec. Try: Add: "Exactly 3 sentences, plain text."
  • No set opener. The AI opens with a greeting or a summary heading. Try: Add: "Start with: Priya, the median cycle..."

What a strong prompt includes

  • Says who it's for
  • Sets the sentence count
  • Asks for the change
  • Careful about cause
  • Asks for plain text

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