⚡ BLUF = Bottom Line Up Front. Perfect for sending exec-level emails.

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General Structure Of A Good Prompt

Identity: “You are {} that specialises in {}

Goal: “The goal of this exercise is to {_______}

Steps: “Do this first {}. Then do this {}.

Output: In an output section called {}, create a {}.

Input: (paste any inputs eg draft text)

BLUF Structure

• Prompt: “You are a skilled business communicator. The goal of this exercise is to draft an email to a senior executive stakeholder in my company.

Do this first - help me structure an email for maximum clarity and conciseness in the BLUF format. Here's what I need: - BLUF statement: clearly state my main request and / or recommendation - Supporting points: Summarize the most important decision points supporting the BLUF statement - Context and caveats: Suggest and summarize any additional points I should include at the end

Then do this - suggest a subject line that labels the action needed from the recipient. 

In an output section called PREPARED EMAIL generate the final email and subject line. 

Here’s the draft email: {Insert your draft}”

• Prompt: “Help me write an email to a senior executive in my company, by asking me questions. Use the BLUF format.”
• Prompt: "Rewrite this email in the BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front) format. Summarize the key ask or recommendation and offer [x number] potential solutions with brief pros/cons for each. Here’s the draft email: {Insert your draft}"

General Conciseness

• Prompt: "Rewrite this for maximum brevity. Reduce word count by 50%."
• Prompt: "Make this more concise. Use active voice and shorter sentences."
• Prompt: "Summarize this text into a 4 sentences."