Most marketers dump their entire project into ChatGPT and hope for magic.
Instead, you get generic advice that misses the nuances of your specific situation.
Chain your prompts instead. Break complex work into digestible steps that build on each other.
Here's the 3-prompt workflow:
Step 1: Map the project:
You are a project strategist. Outline the major components of [PROJECT NAME] and flag any information gaps that could derail progress.
Project context:
- Goal: [specific outcome you want]
- Timeline: [when it needs to be done]
- Resources: [team, budget, tools available]
- Constraints: [what you can't change]
For each component, include:
1. Key deliverables
2. Potential roadblocks
3. Information I need to gather
Rank components by priority and dependencies.Step 2: Build the roadmap:
For each component you identified, generate:
- Specific task list (actionable items only)
- Realistic timeline for completion
- Dependencies between tasks
- Who should own each deliverable
Present this as a simple project timeline I can share with my team.Step 3: Create your tracking system:
Based on this project plan, suggest:
- Weekly check-in agenda (what to review each week)
- 3-5 key metrics to track progress
- Red flags that signal the project is off track
- Simple status update template for stakeholdersNow you've got a complete project system, not just a vague to-do list.
Happy prompting!
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