Walking into a new role or client meeting without industry knowledge is career suicide.
You can't afford to sound like a beginner when everyone expects you to hit the ground running.
The good news is you don't need months to get market-smart. You need the right questions and a focused approach.
Try this prompt:
You are an industry research consultant. I need to get fluent in [INDUSTRY] fast so I can speak credibly in client meetings and strategic discussions.
Provide a comprehensive industry briefing covering:
1. INDUSTRY LANGUAGE
- Core terminology and jargon I must know
- How insiders talk vs. how outsiders talk
- Common abbreviations and technical terms
2. MARKET LANDSCAPE
- Top 5 players and what they're known for
- Recent major shifts or disruptions
- Key challenges the industry faces right now
3. AUDIENCE INSIGHTS
- Who makes buying decisions
- What drives their priorities and pain points
- How they prefer to be approached
4. CONVERSATION STARTERS
- Smart questions that show I understand the space
- Topics that always get industry people talking
- Red flags or sensitive areas to avoid
5. CREDIBILITY MARKERS
- Metrics and benchmarks I should reference
- Industry publications or reports worth knowing
- Recent news or trends I should be aware of
Industry: [INSERT INDUSTRY]
My role: [INSERT YOUR POSITION/CONTEXT]Now you walk into that meeting sounding like you belong there.
Happy prompting!
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