The AI Prompt Cheat Sheet: 50 Ready-to-Use Templates

1. Professional Email Reply

Write a professional reply to this email: [paste email]. Match the sender's tone. Keep it under [X] sentences. Key points to address: [list your points].

2. Executive Summary

Write a [X]-paragraph executive summary of this document: [paste document]. Audience: [who will read this]. Focus on: decisions needed, key findings, and recommended actions.

3. Meeting Follow-Up Email

Write a follow-up email for a meeting about [topic]. Attendees: [names]. Key decisions: [list]. Action items: [list with owners]. Tone: [professional/casual/formal].

4. Proposal Introduction

Write an opening section for a proposal to [client/audience]. Problem they face: [describe]. Our solution: [describe]. Why us: [key differentiators]. Keep it to [X] paragraphs.

5. LinkedIn Post

Write a LinkedIn post about [topic]. Hook: start with a surprising insight or contrarian take. Include a personal anecdote or real example. End with a question for engagement. Max 200 words.

6. Slack Status Update

Write a concise Slack update for my team. Project: [name]. What I completed this week: [list]. Blockers: [list]. Next week's focus: [list]. Keep it scannable — use bullet points.

7. Difficult Conversation Email

Help me write an email about [sensitive topic] to [recipient]. My goal: [what I need]. Their likely concern: [anticipate]. Tone: firm but empathetic. Avoid: [anything to avoid saying].

8. Report Section

Write the [section name] section of a [type] report. Key data points: [list]. Conclusion this should support: [your thesis]. Length: [X] paragraphs. Include: supporting evidence from: [sources].

9. Newsletter Intro

Write an opening paragraph for a newsletter about [topic]. Audience: [describe]. This issue covers: [3-4 bullet points]. Tone: [conversational/authoritative/casual]. Include a hook in the first sentence.

10. Content Repurpose

Transform this [blog post/article/report] into [3 LinkedIn posts / 5 tweet threads / an email newsletter]: [paste content]. Maintain the key insights but adapt format and length for [platform].

11. Document Summary

Summarize this [document type] in 3 levels: (1) One-sentence TL;DR, (2) 5-bullet executive summary, (3) Detailed section-by-section summary. Flag anything surprising or that contradicts common assumptions. [paste document]

12. SWOT Analysis

Create a SWOT analysis for [company/product/strategy]. Context: [relevant background]. Be specific — no generic strengths like "strong brand." Each point should be actionable and evidence-based.

13. Data Interpretation

Here is [data type — survey results / financial data / metrics]: [paste data]. Identify the 3 most important trends, 2 anomalies worth investigating, and 1 recommendation for action. Explain as if presenting to a non-technical executive.

14. Competitive Analysis

Compare [our product/service] against [competitor 1, 2, 3] across these dimensions: [pricing, features, market position, strengths, weaknesses]. Present as a table with a summary paragraph for each competitor.

15. Decision Framework

I need to decide between [option A] and [option B]. Criteria that matter: [list with relative importance]. Create a weighted decision matrix, score each option, and give me a recommendation with reasoning.

16-20. More analysis prompts

Risk Assessment, Stakeholder Mapping, Process Improvement, Meeting Notes Synthesis, and Contract Review prompts are included in the full PDF download and the AI Prompt Vault.

21. Market Research Brief

I'm researching [market/industry]. Give me: (1) Market size and growth trajectory, (2) Top 5 players and their positioning, (3) Key trends shaping the next 2 years, (4) Opportunities most companies are overlooking. Cite sources where possible.

22. Pre-Meeting Research

I have a meeting with [person/company] about [topic]. Compile: their recent news, key business priorities, potential concerns about [your offering], and 5 questions I should be ready to answer.

23-30. More research prompts

Industry Trends, Technology Evaluation, Vendor Comparison, Literature Review, Regulatory Research, Customer Persona, Pricing Research, and Business Case Research prompts are in the full PDF and Prompt Vault.

31. Meeting Agenda

Create a [X]-minute meeting agenda for [meeting purpose]. Attendees: [list with roles]. Must cover: [topics]. Include time allocations and who leads each section. End with clear next steps.

32. Presentation Outline

Create a [X]-slide presentation outline about [topic]. Audience: [who]. Goal: [what should they think/do after]. Include: slide title, 2-3 bullet points per slide, and suggested visual for each.

33-40. More meeting prompts

Meeting Summary, Stakeholder Update, Performance Review Prep, One-on-One Agenda, Board Update, Town Hall Script, Workshop Design, and Feedback Request templates are in the full PDF.

41. Strategic Plan Outline

Help me outline a [Q1/annual/3-year] strategic plan for [team/company]. Current state: [describe]. Goal state: [describe]. Constraints: [budget, timeline, team size]. Include: objectives, key results, major initiatives, and dependencies.

42. SOW Draft

Draft a statement of work for [project]. Client: [name]. Scope: [describe]. Deliverables: [list]. Timeline: [duration]. Include: scope, out-of-scope, assumptions, milestones, payment terms. Professional but clear.

43-50. More strategy prompts

OKR Setting, Project Brief, Budget Proposal, Change Management Plan, Resource Allocation, Risk Mitigation, Team Charter, and Retrospective Facilitation prompts are in the full PDF and Prompt Vault.