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Write a CEO-to-CEO intro email with one verified fact
- For Executives
- You practice Saying who it's for
- Time about 5 minutes
- Level Intermediate
About this exercise
Elena Park, CEO of Ridgeway Systems, is emailing Marcus Webb, CEO of Trellis Foods. Write a plain-text email under 80 words, signed Elena. The first sentence must be about Trellis's Ohio plant. Include the published 22 percent result, attributed to one customer's plant. End by asking for a 20-minute call. Do not use the words "impressive", "incredible" or "congratulations", and do not mention any acquisition.
Common mistakes when you ask AI for this
- Repeating the rumor. The AI mentions the possible acquisition to seem informed. Try: Add: "Do not mention any acquisition or rumors."
- Using the bigger claim. The AI grabs '40 percent faster' because it sounds stronger. Try: Add: "Use only the published 22 percent result, attributed to one customer's plant."
- Flattery. The AI opens with 'Congratulations' and 'impressive growth'. Try: Add: "Do not use impressive, incredible or congratulations."
- Generic opening. The AI starts with 'I hope this finds you well'. Try: Add: "The first sentence is about the new Ohio plant."
- Long email. The AI writes four paragraphs. Try: Add: "Plain text, under 80 words."
What a strong prompt includes
- Opens on the plant
- Uses the verified stat
- Leaves out the rumor
- Bans flattery words
- Ends with the ask
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