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Check manager span of control and flag teams over eight reps

  • For Executives
  • You practice Setting limits and rules
  • Time about 5 minutes
  • Level Intermediate

About this exercise

Make a markdown table with columns Manager | Reps | Flag in the order given. Flag is "Over" if the manager has more than 8 reps, otherwise "OK" (exactly 8 is OK). After the table add one line starting "Average:" with the mean reps per manager to one decimal, then the words "reps per manager". No bold, no recommendations, under 60 words.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

  • Using the old guideline. The AI flags only Pia at 10. Try: Add: "Use the 2026 guideline of more than 8."
  • Flagging exactly 8. The AI flags Omar. Try: Add: "Exactly 8 is OK."
  • Making recommendations. The AI suggests reassigning reps. Try: Add: "No recommendations."
  • Wrong or missing average. The AI skips the average line. Try: Add: "End with Average: N reps per manager."

What a strong prompt includes

  • Names the columns
  • States the rule edge
  • Adds the Average line
  • Bans recommendations
  • No bold

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