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Pick credible sources for a hybrid work policy proposal

  • For Managers and team leads
  • You practice Catching mistakes and made-up facts
  • Time about 5 minutes

About this exercise

You're proposing a hybrid schedule for your 300-person company and only trust sources that are from 2025 or later, surveyed companies (not just workers) with 100 to 1,000 employees, and explain their method. From the 7 results, write exactly 4 numbered lines: lines 1-3 each name one source that passes all three tests with a reason under 12 words, and line 4 starts with Skip: and names the most misleading result and why. Plain text, under 100 words.

Common mistakes when you ask AI for this

  • Not giving your tests. The AI picks the big worker poll because 5,000 sounds convincing, though it says nothing about what companies do. Try: Add: "2025 or later, company surveys at 100-1,000 employees, method explained."
  • Skipping the warning. The AI lists good sources but doesn't flag the vendor survey dressed up as research. Try: Add: "Line 4: Skip: the most misleading result and why."
  • Long or formatted output. AI reviews all 7 results in bold. Try: Add: "Exactly 4 numbered lines, plain text, reasons under 12 words."

What a strong prompt includes

  • Gives the three tests
  • Asks for exactly 3 picks
  • Asks what to skip
  • Caps the reasons
  • Asks for plain text

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